Safety and Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Safety and Compliance Specialist primarily supports the management and maintenance of the assigned distribution center(s) food safety and quality systems and other compliance programs. This role involves overseeing all supply chain activities from inbound freight receipt to inventory management and restaurant delivery, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards and business processes. The coordinator will collaborate closely with local management to drive quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement while supporting environmental compliance as needed.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Ensure that operations comply with governmental regulations, including the Safe Foods for Canadians Act, HACCP programs, GFSI requirements, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality
Track and manage complaints from local restaurants and distribution centers – addressing food safety and quality issues in collaboration with suppliers and the McDonald's quality system
Support non-conforming product management, including documentation and resolution processes
Participate in stock recovery efforts, coordinating necessary resources and reconciling affected product quantities
Facilitate internal and external audits for distribution centers, ensuring findings are documented and addressed promptly by local leadership
Complete corrective actions following quality audits, ensuring adherence to certified SFCR and GFSI quality systems
Develop, implement, and deliver training programs on Food Safety and Quality Management Systems for employees
Collaborate with stakeholders to support revisions to business processes and workflows that enhance quality performance metrics
Utilize data and analytics to identify quality issues and provide recommendations for improvements
Main point of contact for their site(s) as it relates to ISO 14001. Participating in and leading training on environmental awareness, ensuring staff are informed and engaged in sustainability efforts
Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications  Required

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, food safety, quality assurance or a related field with 2+ years of experience in quality control, compliance, or warehouse management, OR High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in quality control, compliance, or warehouse management
Familiarity with GFSI standards and experience with food safety management systems
Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Problem-solving orientation with strong attention to detail and capability to identify irregularities
Understands the broader context of quality and compliance in the supply chain, seeking opportunities for improvement
Committed to personal growth and providing assistance to team members in their development
Shows willingness to embrace and promote changes within quality processes and EMS initiatives
Maintains open communication lines, ensuring important updates are shared with team members and stakeholders
Focuses on achieving quality goals and standards while adhering to ethical practices and company values
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with quality management software
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate a proactive…