Director of Food Safety and Quality

4 days ago


Leamington, Canada FEP Search Group Full time

Job Description

Our client, a leading produce company, is currently recruiting a Director of Food Safety and Quality who will infuse the Food Safety and Quality Team with their talent, energy and leadership skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a corporate culture that is known for its innovative and growth-oriented vision. Responsibilities include:

1) Develop and implement comprehensive programs to mitigate food safety risks, consistently delivering exceptional quality results

2) Oversee the operations of the Quality Department, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints without compromising product quality and safety

3) Provide strong leadership and support to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, including hiring, subject matter expert development, coaching, and mentoring

4) Offer technical support to both internal and external partners, specifically in relation to food safety and quality systems during ongoing production and new product development

5) Establish effective reporting mechanisms to collect data and summarize trends, enabling monitoring of compliance and continuous improvement of quality performance

6) Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions in resolving internal and external issues

7) Ensure timely and effective resolution of product concerns and formal complaints, while safeguarding the company’s interests

8) Keep executive leadership informed of significant issues and provide regular updates on the health of food safety and quality programs

9) Collaborate with various departments to cultivate a strong food safety culture throughout the organization

10) Participate in external professional associations to stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and technologies in food manufacturing

11) Ensure regulatory compliance with relevant authorities such as CFIA, SFCA, FDA, FSMA, and Organic certification

Critical Requirements

1) A university degree is required. Although all candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those with degrees in a relevant field

2) Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory (no students or fresh graduates please)

3) Recent experience in the produce industry is strongly preferred

4) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in quality management

For the right leader, this is a wonderfully rewarding role with tremendous growth prospects. If you are qualified and think you're a strong fit for this role, please apply ASAP. We thank all applicants, but only candidates who meet our client's criteria will be contacted.

Compensation and Other Details

Base Salary: Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience

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