Location: 3520 Laird Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Schedule: Tues to Sat (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) - may vary based on business needs
Role Type: Full-time, permanent, salaried

WORKING CONDITIONS:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a full-time Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager at our GTA Ready-to-Eat meals manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Director of FSQA, you will lead the practice of maintaining the highest level of food safety and quality of our products while working in close collaboration with the site Operations team as well as cross functional stakeholders. This role will be based on-site.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Manage & lead FSQA Team (4 salaried direct reports and a group of hourly FSQA Technicians and Quality Control Associates) including hiring and performance management.
• Provide FSQA team members site operation leads with necessary training, tools, and direction on food safety and quality issues.
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues in Procurement, Production and FSQA across the to ensure smooth operation of weekly production, fulfillment and delivery.
• Responsible for leading, development, maintenance, and implementation of HACCP program along with implementation of food safety and quality policies / procedures required for GFSI audit standards (BRC).
• Be at the forefront of monitoring and tracking KPIs for trends, themes, and opportunities for improvement and implement pragmatic solutions.
• Perform root cause analyses surrounding non-compliances, process/CCP deviations and customer complaints to determine corrective actions and preventive measures to be taken.
• Prepare the team on-site for third-party audits and regulatory inspections and act as point of contact for CFIA and local regulatory inspectors.
• Lead and support local, national and global strategic FSQA initiatives, driving continuous improvement initiatives at all levels, including upstream with approved suppliers.
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer
• The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role