Food Safety Specialist

2 months ago

PointeClaire Quebec, Montréal, Canada MT Talent Solutions Inc. Full time

Food Safety Specialist


Location: Pointe-Claire, QC


Overview:


MT Talent Solutions Inc. is proud to partner with a progressive and growing food distributor to source their next Food Safety Specialist. The Specialist is a key part of the Quality department and the company’s overall success.


The candidate will bring a collaborative, analytical and curious attitude to the role, along with existing experience and education related to Food Safety. This is an on-site, full-time/permanent career opportunity with ample room for personal and professional growth within a talented, supportive, and fun workplace.


Here’s what you’ll do:


  • Manages supplier approval program (MAP) for product suppliers and ensures the database is up to date.
  • Conducts risk evaluations when approving a new supplier, facility or country of origin
  • Assesses supplier processing facilities for frozen produce and provides the food safety approval or rejection based on the MAP requirements, FSMA, SFCR regulations
  • Investigate supplier nonconformities and follow up on the root cause associated corrective actions, verification of the completion of corrective action/preventative actions, and validation of the effectiveness of the corrective actions
  • Participates in the establishment of high-level standards that suppliers must respect to ensure food safety
  • Performs facility verification activities and virtual audits when required to ensure suppliers are meeting MAP requirements and GFSI certification requirements
  • Follow-up with the suppliers to confirm that food safety and integrity gaps are mitigated
  • Review MRL’s and spray programs to ensure compliance with destination standards
  • Ensure compliance with labelling guideline destination standards
  • Perform periodic monitoring of the approved product suppliers and contribute to KPIs to demonstrate the performance of the product suppliers
  • Support product recalls and manage mock recalls and traceability exercise as required
  • Ensure quality compliance of incoming and outgoing samples
  • Ensure supplier record library is up to date as per the standard protocols
  • Stays at the forefront of new technologies, developments, and scientific discoveries related to fresh and frozen businesses
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the supplier management system and support implementation of any new programs, processes, or initiatives


Here’s what we are looking for:


  • Post-secondary degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology or other related education
  • 2 or more years’ experience in a related food safety/quality role involving auditing
  • Experience in frozen foods and/or produce related manufacturing/distribution is preferred
  • Relevant certification/qualification programs such as Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, PCQI, ASQ, HACCP, etc. are strongly preferred
  • Strong English communication skills are required.Other language skills such as French, Spanish, German, Mandarin are an asset.
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented and organized with a strong sense of values and integrity
  • Proven ability to meet defined deadlines and adhere to required processes
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills including full MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Visio
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to supplier sites 10-20% of the time


Here’s what in it for you:


  • Generous salary base on experience and qualifications plus annual bonus
  • Full health and dental benefits
  • 3 weeks vacation plus reduced summer hours
  • Gym membership
  • Fun social events and activities
  • Food perks including weekly catered meals

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