FSQA Process Leader Job Hamilton area,Ontario Canada,Quality Assurance

The Opportunity:

The FSQA Process Leader role at the Heritage facility will be responsible for ensuring compliance to food safety and quality systems within their assigned area (e.g. Formulation/Stuffing, Slicing/Packaging, Palletizing).

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $46, - $69, CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Perform or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Maple Leaf Foods and its' customers.

Review and Verify acceptability of line inspections performed by operators (product weight, gas, critical to quality, critical quality parameters, etc).

Conduct EMP/TPC swabs and pre-op inspections.

Product HOLDs on floor, product sample collections (shelf life, daily product cuttings) and quarantine management requirements as required.

Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP program and issue corrective actions for deviations. Prerequisite program requirements (area audits)

Prepare sensory samples and participates in sensory evaluations.

Verify and audit sanitation practices and chemical concentrations as outlined in SSOP’s.

Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment.

Participate in projects and meeting with the goal of improving food safety ad food quality.

Assist in the implementation of changes that advance QA systems.

Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve their QA practices and procedures.

Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

Ability to enter data and complete trace exercises within SAP.

Identification, entry and closure of non-conformance within your area

Guide and support all employees in the Maple Leaf Leadership Values

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Food Safety/Science program or equivalent experience.

HACCP I-II certified is an asset.

Strong understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, Pre-requisite Programs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s.

Previous experience with maintaining/validation of FSEP program.

2-3 years QA experience in the Food industry preferred.

Strong MS Office skills.

Knowledge of SAP is an asset

Excellent organization and planning skills, high attention to detail and a willingness to learn and teach others, be self-directed and motivated.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Environment - Plant environment (ambient and refrigerated); 24-7, 2 shift operation

Volume & Complexity of Work - A fast paced work environment with multiple, tight and changing priorities

Travel Requirements – Minimal

Physical Requirements – Low

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.

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.

Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.


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