Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Corporate Auditor, Sanitation  and Food Safety Compliance is part of the corporate Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team.  The role will lead, coordinate, and execute Sanitation Audits across Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) manufacturing facilities.
 

As a member of the FSQA Internal Audit team, the Corporate Auditor, Sanitation and Food Safety Compliance will engage to further progress the FSQA Strategy by providing feedback, coaching, and support to plants with understanding the Sanitation program and FSQA program compliance expectations. The role drives continuous improvement through dissemination of sanitation best practices and identification of common program challenges across the network. 
 

The Corporate Auditor, Sanitation and Food Safety Compliance will report to the Director FSQA - Internal Audit.  The Director is accountable for the successful implementation of the Sanitation Audit. 
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 22, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Execute an effective Sanitation  Audit in accordance with the MLF Sanitation Audit Standard.
• Provide feedback from audits to contribute to the improvement of the sanitation process 
• Effectively communicate and report audit findings to accountable business leads in a timely manner
• Undertake the necessary follow-up actions required to ensure plants respond appropriately and the corrective actions on identified non-conformances are closed effectively 
• Prepare detailed reports on the audit outcomes.
• Schedule a Sanitation  Internal audit program in alignment with business demands
• Communicate and agree sanitation audit arrangements with stakeholders including plant leadership and Corporate Sanitation.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the MLF Product Compliance Audit Standard, and the MLF Sanitation Audit Standard.

What You'll Bring:

• knowledge of sanitation management and Food Safety and Quality best practices.  Auditing experience is an advantage.
• High degree of functional competency and technical understanding in sanitation practices and sanitation chemistry.
• Working knowledge of the functionality of sanitation cleaning/sanitizing systems and other sanitation tools used for daily execution from tank to wand. This includes the basic principles of CIP (Clean in Place) and COP (Clean out of Place). 
• Minimum 5 years full time experience in the food plant environment, with  at least 2 years work in sanitation management
• Relevant education in a food related or bio-science higher education course or equivalent 
• Competence in the understanding and application of HACCP principles
• Ability to travel as per the business requirements

Competencies:

• Proven listening and coaching skills, ability to relate well to individuals at all levels and to work collaboratively and positively with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders
• Communicate technical knowledge in a simple and crisp manner with continuous confirmation of audience understanding 
• Influential leadership with demonstrated ability to build constructive and effective relationships, hold stakeholders accountable, and effect change without direct authority. 
• Self-awareness and focus on personal growth, the ability to describe strengths and development opportunities and impact on others.  Actively seeks out and engages others for constructive feedback/coaching for continuous improvement. Proactively identifies gaps, develops and executes action plans to address improvement areas
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and in cross-functional teams. 
• Good verbal communication skills and writing abilities. 

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.