Food Safety And Quality Assurance Manager

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Orowheat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

Position Summary:

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager must demonstrate leadership values and have strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. We depend on this individual to quickly identify and help take action to ensure we are producing top quality and safe products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the tests and controls mandated through our Quality System.
• Manage the ingredients and products non-conformance system by filling out required reports, following up with outside suppliers or internal stakeholders accordingly to effectively resolve and prevent the reoccurrence of the non-conformities.
• Maintains the quality and food safety documentation up to date at plant level, including product specifications and formulas.
• Manage the plant’s master training file, ensuring all associates go through all required training in a timely manner. Provide training on quality and food safety programs.
• Provide support to the plant team on continuous improvement projects, following up on corrective actions and customer requests.
• Monitor and verify compliance to our Quality System by a thorough review of all records and forms linked to product quality and food safety. Follows up accordingly in case of non-conformances.
• Prepare and continue maintaining Key Performance Indicator trend reports.
• Provide quick and precise answers to customer and consumer complaints. Investigate root cause in collaboration with the plant management team. Clearly communicate the investigation results to all stakeholders and is involved in complaint reduction projects.
• Perform internal audits and inspections related to the food safety and quality system. Support the plant team during internal, third party or government inspections and audits.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Quality Assurance preferably in the food industry, with in depth knowledge of Quality Systems, GFSI (BRC) and FSMA (PCQI).
• B.SC in Food Science or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
• Must have a moderate to high level of computer skills, including data analysis and report writing of recommendations for corrective actions.
• Must be team oriented and have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and develop direct reports and skills to train and motivate associates at the bakery floor level as well.

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada Company, Limited are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check. Bimbo Canada Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility.