FSQA Manager - Contract

The Opportunity:

As the leader of the FSQA team, the FSQA Manager is accountable for the execution of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs at the facility. The Manager is a key member of the facility management team and is responsible for driving continuous improvement in a faced paced and demanding environment. Additionally, the Manager will establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory bodies.

Excellent temporary growth opportunity to hone existing skills, learn new skills/processes and lead a fantastic FSQA team in a manufacturing (Plant) setting.

• Ensure effective execution of all FSQA programs to meet corporate and customer food safety strategy & quality standards as well as all regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, etc.).
• Lead internal and external audits (BRC, customers, CFIA, etc.).
• Using fact-based analysis, provide recommendations to improve the facility quality systems.
• Lead, coach and develop QA team.
• In conjunction with facility leadership, drive the organizations FS culture.
• Recommend and implement process improvements within the facility and the department.
• Accountable for hold and release activities related to pathogens test programs, non-conformance situations, etc.
• Ensure timely resolution of necessary corrective action items associated with all audits or CFIA concerns.
• Facility FS lead during product launches utilizing product development process (PDP) FS risk assessment.
• Build and advance relationships with CFIA and other external organizations.
• Support or lead change management activities related to processes, programs and/or systems.
• Lead facility activities during any potential product recalls.
• Actively participate in facility leadership meetings.

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a high performing team in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to leverage exceptional interpersonal, communication to develop productive internal and external relationships.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Energetic and positive leadership style.
• Excellent observation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to coach for high performance.
• Strong systems skills (including MS Office).
• Ability to work effectively on a cross functional leadership team.
• Experience thriving in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

• 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.

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.