Position: Food Safety & Quality Manager

Location: Scarborough, ON

Duration: Permanent

About the Client:

Our client is a market leader in thaw and sell baking technology. Developing and producing high quality sweet goods including thaw and sell, proof and bake, and freezer to oven frozen.

Job Statement:

Our client is looking for The Food Safety & Quality Manager, responsible for ensuring the facility including food manufacturing plant, grounds and all manufacturing equipment are in compliance with internal & external regulations and legislative requirements for food safety which covers hygiene and quality.

Essential Functions

· Provide hands-on departmental leadership and establish overall vision and direction for the Quality & Sanitation Department

· Directly supervise employees; builds High Performance Teams, manages individual performance plans, organizes and executes work and leads teams to produce results;

· Position is responsible for the pillars of hygiene, quality and food safety.

· Update sanitation program (policies, SSOP, MSS including PIC/PEC, etc) and ensure validations are completed as per schedule

· Responsible for cost leadership: contracts, budget and productivity targets

· Collaborates with management and other Department heads for effective cleanings (routine verification and validations, etc)

· Must be experienced with reporting metrics and data trends

· Implement training program as part of building a stronger department

· Proven change agent to execute significant improvements in maintaining assets and change-over time reductions and cleaning results while delivering on cost, safety, morale, skill capability, etc.

· Direct activities of salary / hourly (company and agency) staff

· In conjunction with the Food Safety Team, conduct periodic HACCP reviews

· Must be self-starter, with strong bias for action and follow through with the ability to flex to occasionally work afternoon / nights to provide support to the Operations.

· Report directly to the President

Requirements:

· BS/MS degree in Food Science Technology / Microbiology

· Minimum 10 years’ total experience in the Dry Food / Bakery Fresh or Frozen Manufacturing (in progressive roles within food safety, regulatory, quality and sanitation) while building on education, training (GMP, Cleaning Chemicals, Pest Control, PCQI, etc) and experience in Canada;

· Minimum 3-5 years’ of experience as a Manager of Food Safety team.

· Tier 1 Food Manufacturing Experience is considered an asset (Nestle, Kraft, General Mills, Kellogg, etc.)

· Preference will be given to those that have experience coaching / disciplining employees

· The following will be considered an asset: lab experience, HACCP, Zoning, Internal Audits, Auditor, SQF Practioner, GFSI

· Must be able to complete scheduling and may be required to directly manage shifts if needed

· Confidence to challenge contractors, suppliers, etc. to provide exceptional delivery and low cost

· Must be able to respond to emergency calls 24/7

· Entrepreneurial mindset and responsible to achieve Department and site KPIs

· Proficient in software: MS Office, GMAIL, ADP, etc.

· Represent company best interests with customers and Food Industry / Technical Regulatory (SQF) and Compliance Representatives (FDA, CFIA).

· Must have a sense of urgency for uptime of assets to support Operations

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with organizational and leadership abilities

· Perform additional duties as assigned

Physical Demands

· May be required to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time.

· Will be required to engage in bending, stooping, squatting and ladder climbing.

· Due to the environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold. Also, ability to work with cleaning chemicals and testing.

Health and Safety

· Conduct all Job Tasks in a Safe and Responsible manner.

· Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.

· Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions.

· Report any damages of property and machinery.

· Ensure that you understand how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.

· Ensure you comply with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace (covered during orientation – section 28 of the OHSA i.e. “Green Book”) and Comply with the Company’s Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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