FSQA Supervisor SK

The Opportunity:

The FSQA Supervisor is responsible for administering Quality and Food Safety programs and protocols at the McLeod facility. The candidate is responsible for ensuring a safe, cost‑effective and service‑oriented department while providing values‑based leadership to direct reports and other employees in the department.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by July 27. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

• Supervise both hourly and salary employees, ensuring tasks are conducted consistently, efficiently and meet the needs of the business.
• Plan FSQA/pre‑op staffing requirements according to staffing levels and production demands, including approving hours weekly and vacation scheduling.
• Maintain, update and ensure consistent execution of current FSQA programs and internal SOPs and compliance with BU, CFIA and BRC requirements.
• Assist with analysis of sanitation data to determine root cause of deficiencies and provide sanitation team feedback on performance and necessary improvements.
• Assist with third‑party audits (HACCP, BRC, customer) and prepare/coach cross‑functional managers before and during these audits.
• Assist in follow‑up and issue corrective actions if necessary based on deviations found in plant processes or resulting from customer complaints.
• Ensure that the pest control program is being maintained and liaise with the operator to ensure that all MLF and regulatory items are being met.
• Ensure that the allergen program is being followed to ensure that all MLF and regulatory items are being met.
• Conduct annual and new employee GMP and allergen training and revise training programs as required.
• Assist with cross‑functional SOP development and ensure that facility SOPs and related documents are in correct format, properly stored and distributed as per manufacturing excellence requirements.
• Conduct monthly GMP, internal and external audits with a cross‑functional team and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist cross‑functional team in completing food safety incidents and investigating customer complaints.
• Provide functional support to the crisis team, including backing up the QA manager as recall coordinator.
• Develop a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team‑building skills, open communications, encouraging input and constructive performance management.
• Maintain an attitude of continuous process improvement and train employees at hourly and salary levels.
• Take lead on executing various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our process and products.
• Support QA and Food Safety functions on the night shift as required.
• Support Black Belts and Green Belt projects.
• Ensure the Quality and Food Safety Hold & Release process is maintained, including SAP.

• Post‑secondary education relating to Food Science or a related discipline.
• 2‑5 years of experience in a food‑related quality assurance role.
• Excellent organizational, project management, multi‑tasking and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance programs, HACCP systems and SOPs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Windows.
• Innovative and creative problem‑solving skills.

• 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.
• 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…