FSQA Specialist

Coach, assess and review current and new Food Safety Team Members competencies through quizzes and participation

Conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against corporate standards

Conducts audits to verify the Food Safety Plan and associated programs are successfully being maintained

Conducts training and performs paperwork verification on Process Preventive Controls documentation

Maintain and update facility Food Safety Plans and associated programs to ensure compliance with existing or changing regulatory, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), or corporate requirements

Maintains deviation program, following up on issues and corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant programs

Maintains corrective action tracker database to ensure continuous improvement activities cited from internal and external audits are acted upon and remain on track

Maintain tracking of foreign material findings at the site and provide data for FMPC Team Meetings

Operates as back-up to the FSQA supervisory roles when necessary

Participate and prepare presentations for Monthly Regulatory/HACCP Meetings

Support third party, regulatory, and Maple Leaf internal audits (BRC, Organic, Kosher, FDA, etc.) and collaboratively prepare/coach cross-functional managers before and during these audits

Train FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and other cross-functional supervisors and hourly front-line employees annually and when changes occur to the Food Safety Plan thus maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement

2-3 years’ experience in the Food industry preferred

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent food industry experience