FSQA Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Company paid life, short and long-term

Disability Insurance

Competitive salary

Health Insurance (medical, dental, Rx)

EAP

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in the United States (Seattle area) is seeking a dedicated Food Safety/QA professional to lead and coach the FSQA team. You will conduct internal audits, verify compliance with the Food Safety Plan, and deliver training on Preventive Controls across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes regulatory alignment with FSMA, ongoing improvement, and collaboration with internal and external audit programs. Strong SAP experience and PCQI/HACCP certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in the food industry preferred.
• BS in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field.
• PCQI and HACCP certifications are required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach, assess and review Food Safety Team Members’ competencies via quizzes and participation.
• Conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against standards.
• Verify that the Food Safety Plan and programs are maintained.
• Train and verify Process Preventive Controls documentation.
• Maintain and update Food Safety Plans to comply with FSMA or corporate requirements.
• Maintain deviation program and corrective actions from audits.
• Track foreign material findings and report at FMPC meetings.
• Serve as back-up to FSQA supervisory roles when needed.
• Prepare and participate in Monthly Regulatory/HACCP Meetings.
• Support audits (BRC, Organic, Kosher, FDA) and coach managers pre/during audits.
• Train FSQA, Operations, Maintenance and supervisors annually and on changes.

Skills

Auditing

Training delivery

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science / Biology / Chemistry

PCQI (FSMA)

HACCP Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Coach, assess and review current and new Food Safety Team Members competencies through quizzes and participation
• Conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against corporate standards
• Conducts audits to verify the Food Safety Plan and associated programs are successfully being maintained
• Conducts training and performs paperwork verification on Process Preventive Controls documentation
• Maintain and update facility Food Safety Plans and associated programs to ensure compliance with existing or changing regulatory, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), or corporate requirements
• Maintains deviation program, following up on issues and corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant programs
• Maintains corrective action tracker database to ensure continuous improvement activities cited from internal and external audits are acted upon and remain on track
• Maintain tracking of foreign material findings at the site and provide data for FMPC Team Meetings
• Operates as back-up to the FSQA supervisory roles when necessary
• Participate and prepare presentations for Monthly Regulatory/HACCP Meetings
• Support third party, regulatory, and Maple Leaf internal audits (BRC, Organic, Kosher, FDA, etc.) and collaboratively prepare/coach cross-functional managers before and during these audits
• Train FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and other cross-functional supervisors and hourly front-line employees annually and when changes occur to the Food Safety Plan thus maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement

What You’ll Bring:

• 2-3 years’ experience in the Food industry preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent food industry experience
• Certified FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) & HACCP Certified
• Previous experience in a technical role with SAP experience highly desired

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• 401K with company match (available after 6 months)
• Career development opportunities
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (available in first 30 days)
• Temperature controlled environment

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] .

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.