Lead food safety and quality assurance programs at Maple Leaf Foods while guiding facility compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The FSQA Manager leads the facility FSQA team and serves on the facility management team. This position drives food safety culture, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and productive relationships with CFIA and other organizations. Fact-based analysis supports recommendations and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities: Execute FSQA programs against corporate, customer, and regulatory standards
Lead BRC, customer, CFIA, and other external audits
Coach and develop the quality assurance team
Manage holds, releases, corrective actions, and recalls
Support product launches through FS risk assessments
Requirements: Degree or diploma in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related discipline
At least five years leading teams in food manufacturing
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
Robust observation, problem-solving, systems, and Microsoft Office skills
Ability to work within cross-functional leadership teams
Bring food safety leadership, audit expertise, and quality systems knowledge to Maple Leaf Foods’ facility operations.