Food Safety and Quality Auditor

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

Greater Toronto Area, ON

FGF

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p>The&nbsp;Food Safety and Quality Auditor&nbsp;reports to the&nbsp;Director of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA. The&nbsp;Food Safety and Quality Auditor&nbsp;leads&nbsp;the site effort to develop its HACCP Plan and to develop, implement, and maintain a HACCP/BRCGS&nbsp;system,&nbsp;meets regulatory requirements and compliance to all relevant customer standards&nbsp;for the assigned site.&nbsp;This position will also be responsible for&nbsp;supporting the QA team&nbsp;on all external and internal audits to ensure that we are continuously striving to be audit-ready&nbsp;365. This role will also take on the responsibility of project leads as assigned by the Director of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA as needed to ensure the company food safety and quality program is continuously improved.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, &amp; a generous flexible medical/health spending account</li> <li>RRSP matching program</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead, coach and support the HACCP and food safety teams of the assigned site, to ensure maintenance of the HACCP/BRCGS programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure the assigned facility is following all applicable regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, BRCGS etc.).</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Update SOPs and records as necessary from HACCP system reassessments, program changes, new/modified products, and equipment, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Responsible for scheduling and leading Food Safety and HACCP meetings and issuing meeting minutes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain the HACCP/BRCGS and pre-requisite programs by auditing, monitoring, scheduling, verifying, and validating results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist QA Lead with annual and new team member training on CCP monitoring and other HACCP SOPs as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Planning, scheduling and executing quarterly internal audits which includes onsite inspection and documents review, report writing and review of CAPA for all the audits of the assigned bakeries&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">and support QA Program lead with external audits (BRCGS, audits requested by customers, CFIA, etc.).</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure timely closure&nbsp;to&nbsp;necessary corrective action items associated with any BRCGS, 3rd party, internal or CFIA audits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Keep informed of BRCGS, food safety laws and regulation changes (CFIA, FDA, etc.).</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Schedule, lead and complete monthly self-inspection. Assist cross functional team with timely closure of the deviations identified.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identifying and&nbsp;evaluating,&nbsp;hazards at all stages of the incoming raw material and food production processes</span>&nbsp;<span data-contrast="auto">and addressing the hazards in HACCP Plan (Form 5-9).&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">This position requires occasional travel to other facilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Review and upload documents in the Black Box for QA, Sanitation and Maintenance and ensure complete and accurate documents are maintained.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Verifying QA, production, shipping and receiving, sanitation, and maintenance binders on a weekly basis and sending status&nbsp;update&nbsp;to the&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Director of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA</span><span data-contrast="auto">, QA Program lead and QA lead.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead and complete projects related to the continuous improvement of the food safety and quality program of the company, within given timeline.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform other duties assigned by the&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Director of Compliance and Food Safety Auditing of NA</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">This position requires occasional travel to other facilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Completion of food science degree or related post-secondary education.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">3-5&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">years of experience in quality assurance of food production manufacturing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">BRCGS/SQF training with an up-to-date certificate.</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">HACCP training certificate required.</span></li> <li>Internal Auditor certification required.</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance programs, BRCGS, HACCP, FSMA and SOPs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">Travel across Canada and the US, supporting multiple facilities.</span></li> </ul> <strong><br /><br />What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?<br /><br /><br /></strong>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out-of-the-box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.<br /><br />In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.<br /><br />FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.<br /><br />FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.