Sanitation Pre-operational Specialist

**The Opportunity**: Maple Leaf Foods is embarking on one of the most exciting journeys in its history through the build and startup of a world-class, leading edge manufacturing facility producing premium, value added fresh poultry products. The new 660,000 square foot facility will call London, ON home and will employ over 1,600 employees as we ramp up operations over the next few years.

We are looking for equally enthusiastic people who want to join our team as we start to climb our own version of Everest. As with every great feat, the realities of this opportunity may come with some challenges and we are looking for people who have the commitment to working through these together. We believe that participation in this start-up requires great passion for our objectives, the flexibility to adapt to the needs of the environment, and a resilient spirit rooted in the desire to achieve winning results as a team. Together we believe we will do great things for our people, our consumers, and our communities.

If you think that this opportunity might be for you, we encourage you to read more details about this exciting role below

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life**: As a member of the FSQA team, the Sanitation Pre-Operational Specialist is accountable for the execution of the Sanitation Pre-operational inspection, Environmental Monitoring program, Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs. The Sanitation Pre-Operational Specialist is a key member of the facility management teams and is responsible for driving continuous improvement in a faced paced and demanding environment. Additionally, the Sanitation Pre-operational Specialist will establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory bodies.

As a Sanitation Pre-Operational Specialist, you will:

- Execute various initiatives to improve the plants Sanitation program
- Must be able to train to perform daily pre-op inspections of the plant and equipment for cleanliness and repair. This requires excellent attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to identify issues.
- Must be able to train to perform FSQA such as (but not limited to) temperature checks (room & product), paperwork verification, moisture verifications, label verification, hold/release, environmental swabbing and SSOP writing/reviewing.
- Must be able to perform the various jobs in the Department, and work with mínimal supervision
- Must have an excellent attendance record
- Must have proven safe working habits and be able to work as part of a team
- Able to work various shift
- Ensure that critical Environmental monitoring data is tracked and trended for process understanding and continuous improvement purposes
- Assist and accompany CFIA inspectors during performance of their CVS tasks
- Assist with Non-Compliance Reports (Deviations) and in-house disposition of materials placed On Hold including completing Risk Assessments to determine product disposition.
- Assisting with follow up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant process or resulting from customer complaints or audits
- Maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement and training of employees
- Participates in Food Safety and BRC meetings, BRC and FSEP audits
- Assists with internal audits to comply with pre-requisites bullets, HACCP plans, BRC and customer requirements.
- Verification of the monitors and paperwork
- Developing a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team building skills, open communications, encouraging input and constructive performance management
- Assist with Animal Welfare Complicance
- Actively participate in facility leadership meetings.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Food Safety/Science program or equivalent experience
- Solid understanding of Sanitation, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s
- Solid understanding of MS Excel and SAP
- Solid understanding of Animal Welfare best practices
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- 2-3 years’ experience in the Food industry preferred
- Ability to work effectively on a cross functional leadership team.
- Experience thriving in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods**:

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that star