HACCP Specialist - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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The Opportunity:As a member of the facilitys FSQA team, the HACCP and Quality Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, ongoing review, and continuous improvement of the documented quality assurance and food safety programs such as; Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP), Prerequisite Programs, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans, Standard Operating Food Safety Procedures, and Quality Management System.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for HACCP maintenance, ongoing HACCP reassessment, monitoring and verification.
• Identify any Food Safety and HACCP-related Work Requests generating from Interior Premises Audits, Sanitation Monitoring, Pre-op inspections, 3rd Party audits, or any Food Safety failures.
• Assist and accompany CFIA inspectors during performance of their CVS tasks and Risk Based sampling.
• Update SOPs and forms from HACCP reassessments, program changes, etc. as necessary
• Conduct scheduled audits to verify compliance with FSEP pre-requisites bullets and HACCP.
• Assemble and lead annual HACCP reassessment team.
• Conduct pre-requisite program reassessment and audit.
• Prepare, participate and support audits including BRC recertification, company internal audits, etc.
• Perform record verification & CCP operator competence verification.
• Coordinate and ensure proper execution of our Hold and Release program.
• Maintain and coordinate verification and changes to plant SOP’s.
• Draft and submit complaints to suppliers
• Investigate and draft responses for customer and consumer complaints.
• Assist with construction activities and planning of environmental monitoring.
• Perform label reviews.
• Conduct CCP and prerequisite training.
• Provide back-up support to FSQA Technicians
• Participate in projects and meetings as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years food related experience in areas of GMP and HACCP principles and programs.
• Must have in-depth HACCP experience including; program development, implementation of programs and auditing of the program.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Superior systems skills (including MS Office).
• Demonstrated 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.

About Us: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 aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 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.A diverse and inclusive work environmentChampioning diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based cultureOur eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022). We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable lawsWe thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.Quick Apply

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