\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Opportunity:\r\n\r\nThe Director, Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSQMS) is accountable for the execution of the FSQMS strategy within Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) vision to Raise the Good in Food. Within FSQMS, the director is accountable for sub-strategies including FSQA Metrics and Analytics, HACCP, Quality Management System (QMS), Digital Strategy (SAP and BPO), Training and Development and Document Management.\r\n \r\n\r\nPlease note that is an 24-month temporary opportunity.\r\n\r\n\r\nAny MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 18. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRoles and Responsibilities: \r\n\r\nFood Safety\r\nDrive execution of and compliance to all corporate food safety programs, including:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tAccountable to revise, update and maintain FSQA performance targets and metric reporting.\r\n\tAccountable for Recall policy and program, and leadership of recalls, withdrawals and other events\r\n\tOwnership of FSQA Digital Strategy including path-to-paperless initiatives\r\n\tAccountable for FSQA Training & Development and all associated learning material\r\n\tOwnership of Corporate FSQA policies, programs, SOPs, etc. and document management within SharePoint\r\n\tOversight of network HACCP program to ensure plants meet FSEP and other regulatory requirements where applicable (i.e. USDA, FDA)\r\n\tContinuous improvement of FSQ programs to enable adherence to Internal Audit and GFSI requirements.\r\n\tCollaborative interaction with other Directors, FSQA in support of information sharing, program improvements and consistency within all manufacturing facilities and distribution centres\r\n\tThought leadership to continuously improve on the MLF FSQA Management System\r\n\tFocused effort to reduce waste from the FSQA Management System via Lean and Six Sigma methodology.\r\n\tEstablish and grow strong leadership, support and troubleshooting for manufacturing facilities and corporate FSQ team\r\n\tEstablish and grow strong relationships with other functions enable positive engagement and results.\r\n\tProvide guidance and leadership to the Operational Excellence initiative for FSQ\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQuality Management Systems\r\nDrive execution of and compliance to all quality programs and requirements (QMS – Quality Management System) across all plants, including but not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tOversight of overall QMS program including rhythms and metrics\r\n\tProvide support and guidance to ensure adherence to specifications through understanding of process capability\r\n\tEstablishing, assuring adherence and continuous improvement to QMS governance\r\n\tTrend Analysis of QMS performance (CQPs, CTQs, etc.) to identify, enable and support implementation of process improvements.\r\n\tProvide supplementary training and support for process capability analysis and related analytics to ensure continuous improvement and meeting QMS standard\r\n\tRun QMS quarterly steering meeting, including management of follow-ups and action plans\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTalent Development\r\n\r\n\r\n\tDevelop FSQMS personnel at assigned plants including succession planning.\r\n\tDevelop, maintain and utilize the FSQA Competency Model.\r\n\tProvide guidance and direction on training of hourly and salaried FSQA staff to assure compliance with Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance\r\n\tParticipating in talent planning - short and long term\r\n\tManage team using Leader Standard Work (LSW) and an expert in this area with the network\r\n\tCompletion of hiring waivers, salary reviews, performance discussions including performance assessments and development plans, performance improvement plans, business objectives, and terminations (as required) \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nExternal Customer\r\nManage customer requirements including:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tParticipation in Customer SPOC program\r\n\tLiaisson with Sales to assure delivery of Food Safety and Quality expectations (including specifications, audits, etc.), as required by the customer within the MLF programs and affected plants within the assignment.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nInternal Contacts\r\n\r\n\r\n\tRegular interaction with internal customers, Sales and Marketing, Operations, the Operations Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Teams as required.\r\n\tNetwork with peers in the industry, related professional associations and interact as needed with the applicable regulatory agencies.\r\n\tWork closely with the assigned corporate Operations leads to assure compliance to the afore mentioned programs.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWorking conditions\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPresence at facilities as needed including travel in Western/Eastern Canada, USA and Ontario is required.\r\n\tHours may vary to support initiatives, all shifts of operation.\r\n\tWorking independently with proven self-accountability and thought leadership.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPreferred Hiring Criteria:\r\n\r\nBehavioral Requirements\r\n\r\n\r\n\tDemonstrated compliance with Maple Leaf Values\r\n\tWork independently without day-to-day guidance and direction.\r\n\tResilience and ability to persevere through difficult situations.\r\n\tDemonstrated skills in team building and collaboration within the function and cross-functionally, and stakeholders.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCommunication \r\n\r\n\r\n\tClear and concise in all means of communication (written, verbal, electronic, public speaking, etc.) to all levels within the MLF organization.\r\n\tDemonstrated ability to explain technical issues in understandable terms.\r\n\tEffectively able to communicate with all levels of the organization (situational communication) and stakeholders.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nProblem Prevention/Solution\r\n\r\n\r\n\tProven Continuous Improvement skills especially through Six Sigma and Lean\r\n\tStrong project management skills\r\n\tAbility to quickly derive root cause and effect sustainable preventive measures.\r\n\tDemonstrated ability to use data to predict and prevent problems before they arise.\r\n\tAbility to compile all relevant information into concise risk assessment and reporting format and provide output to all stakeholders in a timely manner.\r\n\tDrive to prevention and prediction.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nLeadership\r\n\r\n\r\n\tProven coaching, mentoring and directive skills.\r\n\tAbility to drive others toward a common goal, including those that don’t report to this role (influential leadership)\r\n\tAbility to develop and present go forward actions in a way that results in commitment from the team.\r\n\tWork as a team with peer FSQA Directors – collaboration is key.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCommitment and Teamwork Focused\r\n\r\nHolds self and others accountable to effectively deliver on FSQMS programs including MLF programs, regulatory requirements, customer requirements, etc.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRequired Technical Skills\r\n\r\n\r\n\tProficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Platform\r\n\tVisio and Minitab proficiency are required.\r\n\tSAP QM, SAP RD knowledge are preferred.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBeing 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.\r\n\tAn inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. \r\n\tCompetitive 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.\r\n\tDefined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.\r\n\tLearning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.\r\n\tComprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.\r\n\tSupporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n
