Food Safety Manager

Greenbelt Greenhouse - Food Safety Manager
- Company Description_

Greenbelt is a local greenhouse operation located in Lynden ON. We grow produce, harvest it, and process it on a highly automated production line. Our team is growing fast and looking for talents to join us.
- Job brief_

We are currently looking for a food safety manager to join our fast-growing team. Ideally, you have a passion for agriculture, and food production and are knowledgeable in HACCAP, BRC, and GMP. This is a senior role reporting directly to the president of the company, and it requires a lot of hands-on skills and a flexible work mentality.
- Key Responsibilities_
- Ensure that all work is performed according to pertinent GMP, HACCP, SQF, CFIA-SFCR Preventive Controls.
- Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the HACCP System and SQF Program.
- Lead the development, and implementation maintenance of the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and SQF System.
- Verify and validate the effectiveness of the HACCP Program/ Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and SQF System.
- Supplier Approval, Review and Assessment based on risk and performance.
- Compliant Handling of ingredients and packaging materials issues.
- Manage and update customer database and food safety and quality and regulatory requirements.
- Organize food safety meetings on a regular basis
- Organize HACCP Review Meeting annually or when there is a change in the process or ingredients.
- Communicate Company policies and procedures for a safe and clean operation.
- Other duties assigned
- Job Terms_
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time
- Probationary Period: 3-months
- Work Location: 200 Woodhill Rd, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0
- Primary Shift Requirement: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Mondays to Fridays
- Compensation: $70,000 to $75,000 per year
- Benefits: Group benefit covering enhanced dental, vision, health insurance
- Qualifications_
- College/University Degree in Food Technology/Science or equivalent
- Successful completion of the HACCP program
- Solid knowledge of BRC, SQIF and other applicable food regulations
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar role in the agriculture/food industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Knowledge of CFIA labelling and packaging regulations.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you live within a 40-minute commute time from the work site: 200 Woodhill Rd, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- agriculture/food industry: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Lynden, ON (required)

Work Location: In person