Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a member of the facility's FSQA team, the FSQA Coordinator supports the execution of Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs, including environmental monitoring, pre-operational monitoring, HACCP, GMP, and Hold and Release. The Coordinator monitors and analyzes program data, and supports the management of food safety and quality incidents through product tracing and cross-functional collaboration. This role also delivers training, supports equipment calibration and construction-related food safety activities, and provides backup support to FSQA Technicians. Working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, the Coordinator provides guidance on corrective actions and makes recommendations to FSQA leadership to support compliance and continuous improvement.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Support the execution of site environmental program (EMP).
• Support the execution of site Pre-Operational Monitoring Program
• Support the investigation and management of food safety and quality incidents, including tracing affected product and collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate containment, corrective actions and product disposition.
• Coordinate and ensure proper execution of Hold and Release program.
• Conduct CCP and/or prerequisite training and other Food Safety Training.
• Maintain GMP Training presentations and CCP presentations.
• Execute NCR's.
• Investigate customer and consumer complaints.
• Support and/or deliver FSQA training.                                              
• Assist with construction activities and planning of environmental monitoring.
• Support and/or coordinate equipment calibrations (MDs, thermometers, datatracers, etc.).
• Participate in meetings and projects as required.
• Provide back up support to FSQA Technician.

What You'll Bring:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a technical role at a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Superior systems skills (including MS Office).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and teach others.
• Proven alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

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.
• 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 your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.