Food Safety and Quality Specialist

at  RDJ Bakeries

Job Posting:
At RDJ Bakeries, we are a well-established leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized across Canada and globally for our exceptional quality products. Our diverse team reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives everything we do—from our state-of-the-art production processes to our collaborative culture.
Apply now to the Food Safety and Quality Specialist position on our growing Quality team and be a part of our exciting journey!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (Food Science) degree or Science related degree or diploma (e.g., chemistry, microbiology)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food safety management in food manufacturing.
• Must have detailed experience and training in managing HACCP and food safety systems in a manufacturing environment against at least one GFSI Benchmarked food safety standard (BRC preferred).
• Internal audit training and demonstratable, practical experience.
• Experience writing SOPs and implementing in a manufacturing environment.
• A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• The ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• A team player.
• Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
• Professional approach and attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting involved.
• May repeat the same movement.
• Typing involved.

JOB PURPOSE

The Food Safety and Quality Specialist is responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies and procedures that form the Quality Management System to ensure that the business fulfils its requirements and the requirements of our customers. They will be required to perform internal audits to ensure accordance with standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

• Maintain third-party requirements including BRC, IFS, Organic, Nut Free, Koher, GFCO and RSPO. Arrange and actively participate in third-party audits and CFIA visits.
• Ensure that all non-conformances arising from audits are verified and closed. This includes internal audits, customers audits, third party audits and CFIA visits.
• Conduct internal audits. Ensure that all internal audits are completed and closed within agreed timescales.
• Review non-conformances identified during external/3rd party audits; identify non-conformances through internal audits; work to identify areas of improvement; liaison with key stakeholders to develop corrective actions and implement respective changes; verify the CA has been implemented through inspections and competency checks.
• Perform validation studies related to food safety risk assessments.
• Write, revise, and train SOPs to applicable personnel / departments.
• Undertake mock recall test annually and traceability exercises when required.
• Participate in recalls when required.
• Perform verification and competency activities to ensure process steps are being followed in all areas of the plant, operators are completing checks and proper documentation as required including but not limited to: accurate lot numbers, line checks, recorded deviations and corrective actions when required, label compliance, CCP checks and proper labelling of WIP / finished goods. Any deviations noted must be communicated to appropriate management.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.