Manager, Food Inspection, Safety

**MANAGER, FOOD INSPECTION, SAFETY & LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE**
- **ABOUT US**_

Established in 1982, Bulk Barn is Canada’s largest bulk food retailer with close to 300 stores and growing The key to our success is progressive thinking, detailed/ methodical planning and flawless execution by passionate people across our organization. We strive to foster a balanced and flexible culture that benefits both our customers and employees.
- **OUR VALUES**:_
- High Standards
- Passionate
- Committed
- Exciting and Fun
- Supportive
- Customer Oriented
- **WHAT WE OFFER**_

In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we are conducting a 2-year test pilot on:

- Possibility of work-from-home arrangements, depending on the position
- A 32-hour flexible work week
- Casual dress code
- **ABOUT THE ROLE**_

This position is responsible for upholding excellent food safety standards throughout the organization. This incumbent ensures effective documentation, provides guidance, recommendations and monitors metricsrelated to food safety, inspections and legislative compliance.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Provide recommendations and expertise in all areas related to Canadian Food Safety and Regulations.
- Partner with National Manager, Store Programs and Training to implement food safety training programs.
- Develop and implement programs and procedures related to food safety.
- Act as the main point of contact with regulatory bodies (i.e. CFIA) on behalf of the Company regarding inspections, food quality concerns and regulatory requirements.
- Review inspection reports and provide improvement recommendations.
- Act as a HACCP leader to develop, maintain and improve HACCP plans.
- Oversee store complaints regarding product quality and conduct root cause analysis, as required.
- Supervise the safe implementation of product recalls.
- Review and update Company recall processes and document any changes to recall plan, as required.
- Conduct annual testing of Company recall plan and report results of testing.
- Develop and maintain written preventative control plans (hazard identification and associated control measures), to fulfill licence requirements
- Manage detailed records regarding:

- Product Traceability
- Proof of compliance by our vendors, co-packers and private label partners
- Import Records
- Vendor Quality Assurance Records
- Licence expiration and renewal dates
- Submit and monitor budgets related to QA and Food Safety.
- Provide training and development to Quality Control Coordinator.
- Oversee all aspects of QA testing activities.

Any other duties as required.

**Education & Skills**
- Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology or other related fields
- Advanced knowledge of food safety systems and regulations (i.e. SFCR HACCP, FSEP, SQF, GFSI)
- 5-8 years’ working experience in food safety
- 8-10 years of experience working in a fast paced environment.
- 5-8 years’ experience in the retail sector
- 1-3 year supervisory or management experience
- 1 - 3 years’ experience creating programs and policies
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Navision, an asset
- Excellent organization skills and attention to details
- **HOW TO APPLY**_

If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume to us, along with a covering letter telling us why you would like to join our team.

Bulk Barn Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available in accordance with the AODA, if requested.

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

**Salary**: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aurora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Food safety: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location