HACCP Specialist - Contract - Mississauga
Maple Leaf Foods
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
· Support new product launches by ensuring new hazards are not introduced to the plant and the HACCP plan is updated in a timely manner
· Provide training to staff at the facility ensuring compliance to HACCP and Pre-req programs
· Ensure cross-functional engagement in HACCP Program & Meetings.
· Maintain the HACCP and pre-requisite programs by auditing, monitoring, scheduling, verifying and validating results.
· Continuous follow up with employees and supervisors on the production floor, providing regular updates on progress to the management team.
· Excellent document control and effective follow up on corrective actions.
· Initiate risk assessment of food safety with the objective of being able to implement strategies to minimize risk.
· Working knowledge of statistical process control to utilize in trending and tracking of processes.
· Recognize, support and commit to the Food Safety Promise.
· Comfortable assuming the responsibly of the Quality Assurance Manager and FSQA Coordinator.
· Ensure the facility is in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, etc.)
· Lead and support internal and external audits (BRC, audits requested by customers, CFIA, etc.)
· Coordinate hold and release activities to support exports, incubation release programs and non[1]conformance situations
· Ensure timely closure to necessary corrective action items associated with any 3rd party, internal or CFIA audits
· Administer and maintain Quality System compliance at the facility to meet all Customer and internal specifications
· Other duties as assigned.What You'll Bring: The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have:
· A University degree in Biology, Food Science, or related college or University program
· 3 to 6 years food related experience in a HACCP recognized plant.
· Experience with developing/maintaining HACCP or similar programs.
· An understanding of Canadian and US food regulations under CFIA, USDA, and FDA.
· Proven leadership with excellent listening and communication skills.
· Detail and fine print conscious with exemplary organizational skills.
· Strong computer skills to download and process data.
· Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
· Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
· Prepared to come in and audit and/or train on any shift as required to successfully implement and manage food safety initiatives.What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- 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 are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
- We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.
- Doing What's Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility