Global Food Safety Manager

Position Details

Title:

Global Food Safety Manager

Company:
McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Employment Type:

Regular - Full Time

Grade:
Grade 06

Requisition

Locations:
Oakbrook Terrace, IL;
Florenceville‑Bristol, NB;
Toronto, ON;
Chicago, IL;
Lisle, IL

The Food Safety Manager will lead the design, implementation, and management of regional food safety policies for all Global McCain facilities. This role drives compliance with food safety laws, champions continuous improvement across manufacturing sites, and provides expert leadership on Preventative Controls, HACCP, 3rd‑party audits, and global regulatory requirements.

You'll partner across regions and with sanitation teams to strengthen food safety programmes, elevate key performance metrics, and ensure alignment to global standards.

The role evaluates facility practices, conducts risk‑based assessments, and drives data‑based improvements to global food safety systems.

• Champion and strengthen a world‑class food safety culture.
• Coach and develop regional teams to build technical food safety capability.
• Lead and support global food safety programs, policies, and standards.
• Monitor, trend, and report Food Safety KPIs for compliance and effectiveness.
• Support foreign material prevention programmes and global mitigation strategies.
• Stay ahead of emerging global food safety issues and communicate key insights.
• Review and improve programmes such as Environmental Monitoring (EMP).
• Serve as SME for detection and mitigation technologies (X‑ray, metal detection).
• Provide global support for cook instruction validations and technical problem‑solving.
• Lead investigations on major food safety issues and escalating as needed.
• Partner cross‑functionally to assess and mitigate risks across the supply chain.
• Support certification and maintenance of GFSI standards.
• Facilitate global alignment through monthly connects with regional FSQ leaders.

• Experience leading food safety across a global or multi‑site manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in food safety, risk assessment, auditing, and data analysis.
• Ability to make balanced, data‑driven decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of global food safety regulations (US, Canada, EU, Asia, etc.).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of food safety experience with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proficiency in HACCP, FSMA, PCQI, GFSI, and experience with major regulatory bodies (FDA, CFIA, etc.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, hygienic design, sanitation, and continuous improvement.

McCain Foods is a global family‑owned company dedicated to creating exceptional work experiences and a winning culture that puts employee safety and well‑being at the heart of what we do.

Compensation: $97,500.00 – $ USD annually + bonus eligibility.

Benefits include health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, leave support, vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, mental health resources, and more.

Additional benefit details will be discussed during the application process.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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