Food Safety and Quality Specialist

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Snackruptors Inc is a well‑established leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized across Canada and globally for our exceptional quality products. Our diverse team reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives everything we do—from our state‑of‑the‑art production processes to our collaborative culture.Apply now to the Food Safety and Quality Specialist position on our growing Quality team and be a part of our exciting journeyJob PurposeThe Food Safety and Quality Specialist is responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies and procedures that form the Quality Management System to ensure that the business fulfils its requirements and the requirements of our customers. They will perform internal audits to ensure compliance with standards.Duties And ResponsibilitiesMaintain third‑party requirements including BRC, IFS, Organic, Nut Free, Koher, GFCO and RSPO. Arrange and actively participate in third‑party audits and CFIA visits.Ensure that all non‑conformances arising from audits are verified and closed, including internal audits, customers audits, third‑party audits and CFIA visits.Conduct internal audits and ensure that all internal audits are completed and closed within agreed timescales.Review non‑conformances identified during external/3rd‑party audits; identify areas of improvement; liaison with key stakeholders to develop corrective actions and implement changes; verify the CA has been implemented through inspections and competency checks.Perform validation studies related to food safety risk assessments.Write, revise, and train SOPs to applicable personnel and departments.Undertake mock recall test annually and traceability exercises when required.Participate in recalls when required.Perform verification and competency activities to ensure process steps are being followed in all areas of the plant, operators completing checks and proper documentation as required including accurate lot numbers, line checks, recorded deviations and corrective actions, label compliance, CCP checks and proper labelling of WIP/finished goods.Perform other assigned duties.Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.Comply with all Company policies and procedures.QualificationsBachelor of Science (Food Science) degree or Science related degree or diploma (e.g., chemistry, microbiology)Minimum 2 years of experience in food safety management in food manufacturing.Detailed experience and training in managing HACCP and food safety systems in a manufacturing environment against at least one GFSI Benchmarked food safety standard (BRC preferred).Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Internal audit training and demonstrable, practical experience.Experience writing SOPs and implementing them in a manufacturing environment.A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.Strong planning and organizational skills.The ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.Attention to detail.Excellent decision making and problem‑solving skills.Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).A team player.Self‑motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.Professional approach and attitude.Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.Working ConditionsAlways work indoors. Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and temperature.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Sitting involved.May repeat the same movement.Typing involved.BenefitsPrescription/Drug CoverageExtended Health CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageAD&D InsuranceAdditional perks to support your work‑life balance and personal development:Work Life BalancePTO to Commemorate Your Work AnniversaryEmployee Engagement EventsRecognition Programs & Employee AwardsBi‑Weekly Pay StructureAnnual Safety Boot AllowanceFree ESL ClassesOnsite GymAnd much moreIn compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Snackruptors Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability‑related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr