Title: Quality Food Safety Programs, Sr. Manager
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Job Summary
The Quality & Food Safety Programs, Sr. Manager you will be responsible for managing all quality and food safety initiatives and programs to guarantee the quality of the received and produced products as well as the safety of the consumer.
Leadership & Strategy
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to Health & Safety/Quality Assurance (HSQA) teams across 2 Ontario sites.
- Would support all Canadian facilities as a Subject Matter Expert.
- Identify & lead implementation of improvements and development of HSQA processes/programs.
- Maintain and improve HSQA SharePoint site.
- Provide technical support to HSQA field implementation team on as needed basis.
- Be part of the HSQA team responsible for handling inquiries from our Safety Service Centre.
- Foster a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, accountability, and excellence.
- Responsible for developing, maintaining and overseeing the execution of the corporate recall process.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all facilities comply with Canadian food safety regulations (CFIA, Health Canada), GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC), and customer-specific requirements.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of HACCP plans, GMPs, allergen controls, sanitation programs, and traceability systems.
- Lead internal and external audits, manage corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.
- Mentor and develop site-level FSQA teams, promoting professional growth and succession planning.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Think you have what it takes to be our Quality & Food Safety Programs, Sr. Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s degree or certifications such as PCQI, SQF Practitioner, or HACCP Lead Auditor preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in quality management in food manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a multi-site leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of Canadian food regulations, GFSI schemes and certifications, and quality management systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, experience in project management, risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset.
- Up to 20% travel across Canadian manufacturing sites.
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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