Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

1 week ago
Canada Wonderbrands Full-time

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ABOUT WONDERBRANDS

Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with over 140 years of expertise in crafting high-quality packaged breads. We proudly produce iconic brands such as Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, Casa Mendosa, Farm House and Mie et Cie. Our network spans 14 state-of-the-art bakery manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Now part of the FGF Brands Group of Companies, Wonderbrands is unlocking tremendous growth opportunities by driving production innovation, advancing leading-edge supply chain practices, and investing in the communities where we bake. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and foster a dynamic, collaborative start-up culture that thrives on cross-functional teamwork.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Quality Continuous Improvement Manager plays a pivotal role on the bakery leadership team, collaborating closely with all functional departments to lead quality initiatives and support daily operations in delivering products of the highest quality while maintaining the utmost adherence to food safety programs. As the Food Safety and Quality subject matter expert, this role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and conducts regular training to empower employees to uphold exceptional food safety and quality practices. Additionally, the manager serves as the HACCP Team Leader, driving comprehensive hazard analyses, developing and maintaining HACCP plans, and overseeing verification and validation activities to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

This role reports directly to the VP, Business Transformation and dotted line the Bakery Manager, fostering strong collaboration with key stakeholders across various departments, including Business Transformation, R&D, Sanitation, Engineering, and Maintenance, to ensure seamless integration of quality and operational initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Bonus eligibility/entitlement
  • Health and dental benefits
  • GRRSP with company matching contribution
  • Discount programs that cover almost everything under the sun (restaurants, gyms, shopping, entertainment etc.)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leadership and Development: Leads and mentors on-shift Quality professionals, ensuring 24/7 support and oversight for bakery quality and food safety initiatives.
  • Collaboration: Serves as a key member of the bakery leadership team, working closely with departments such as R&D, Sanitation, Engineering, and Maintenance to drive initiatives and ensure smooth daily operations. Subject Matter Expertise: Acts as the Food Safety and Quality expert, providing guidance and overseeing regular training programs for bakery employees to uphold high-quality standards.
  • HACCP Leadership: Functions as the HACCP Team Leader, directing hazard analyses, developing and maintaining HACCP plans, and performing regular verification and validation activities to ensure compliance.
  • Record Management: Reviews and verifies quality and food safety records, including Critical Control Points (CCPs), addressing any issues promptly and maintaining accurate documentation. Serves as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
  • Inspection and Auditing: Plans and conducts daily inspections, monthly self-inspections, and internal audits. Enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), facilitates root cause analysis, and drives corrective and preventive actions.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Oversees the environmental program, including swabbing equipment, drains, and floors, submitting samples for lab analysis, and addressing out-of specification results with corrective actions.
  • Process Verification: Performs online process checks and CCP verifications, ensuring prompt follow-up on any deviations.
  • Product Quality Oversight: Organizes and conducts quality and food safety checks for finished products, providing immediate feedback to production teams and managing product disposition when specifications are not met.
  • Traceability and Recall Management: Assesses the traceability program by verifying ingredient lot numbers and participates in mock recalls to ensure system readiness.
  • Allergen Control: Ensures the effectiveness of the allergen control program to prevent cross-contamination risks.
  • Complaint and Supplier Management: Supports investigations into consumer and customer complaints and assists in supplier management programs to maintain quality standards.
  • Equipment Calibration: Verifies the accuracy of measuring devices such as thermometers and scales to ensure consistency in processes.
  • Audit Preparedness: Assists in preparing for and conducting various assessments, inspections, a
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