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Maple Leaf Foods

Canada-based meat and plant-based protein producer

Quality Control Supervisor

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada$80k - $85kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A DEC in food studies or another relevant diploma related to the position is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in meat processing is required.
  • Computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Solochain, Data Hex, and Paperless is required.
  • The role requires the ability to work under pressure.
  • The role requires teamwork, personal initiative, diplomacy, and autonomy.
  • The role requires communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The role requires organization, leadership, and problem-solving ability.
  • Actions in the role must support the manufacture of products meeting the company's defined quality and food-safety criteria.
  • The employee must comply with SQF food-safety code requirements and report food-safety concerns to authorized personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Act as an intermediary between the manager and quality-control technicians.
  • Manage quality-control team activities, including task follow-up, objectives, and work organization, with assistance from the team lead.
  • Evaluate personnel at least once a year in accordance with company policy.
  • Ensure that personnel under the employee's responsibility and new employees are adequately trained to perform their work effectively and safely.
  • Verify product quality at all stages of manufacturing according to established standards.
  • Lead resolution of problems and deviations, and follow up on corrective actions and preventive measures with the team lead, technicians, and production areas, involving relevant departments.
  • Participate in resolving customer complaints and audit findings.
  • Control quality-control employees' records and work methods, and ensure procedures are followed as defined.
  • Participate in organoleptic evaluation of finished products.
  • Ensure application of HACCP and GFSI standards, including SQF and BRC.
  • Monitor and verify certain HACCP and quality-control tasks.
  • Ensure product holds and releases.
  • Inform the immediate supervisor of deviations from approved standards that could have significant consequences for the company, and recommend modifications to improve system effectiveness.
  • Coordinate quality-control projects with other departments.
  • Propose improvements to quality, processes, or management.
  • Maintain a constructive working environment and collaboration among departments, quality control, and other plants.
  • Develop plans for continuous improvement of teamwork.
  • Support the company's development and growth by ensuring it manufactures products meeting defined quality and food-safety criteria.

About the Company

Maple Leaf Foods

Canada-based meat and plant-based protein producer

Maple Leaf Foods is a large Canadian food company that produces protein foods, including packaged meats and plant-based products. Its products come from in-house facilities that turn raw ingredients into meats, deli products, and plant-based proteins sold under brands like Lightlife and Field Roast. The company focuses on a diversified protein portfolio, combining traditional meat with plant-based options, and has reduced its bakery business to sharpen this focus. Its goal is to grow as a leading protein company by expanding brands, improving processing efficiency, and pursuing strategic splits to optimize growth for each business.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mississauga, Canada
Founded
1927

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