Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Technician Lead

Job summary

The lead technician will monitor and verify food safety and quality systems, including hazard analysis and sanitation processes, to ensure regulatory compliance. They will also lead food safety audits, coordinate the food safety team, and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.

Job details

Job Purpose and Impact The Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Technician Lead will perform and record monitoring activities, process verification and audits of finished product and shelf life samples to ensure products meet all quality measures with an in depth understanding policy and procedures under occasional guidance and occasional guidance and provide support to others. In this role, you will ensure all products meet all safety and regulatory policies and procedures.Job Type: Full TimeShift Available: Day shift Compensation: $ 29.35 -$ 33.73/hr depending on experience New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Key Accountabilities Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product. Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary. Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions. Lead relevant regional, corporate and regulatory food safety focused audits. Act as food safety team leader, coordinate and lead the food safety team and overseeing the food safety management system and management review. Manage food and feed safety management system compliance to appropriate government regulations. Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken. Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada Diploma/Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Working knowledge of GFSI-recognized certification schemes (e.g., BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 2200) and associated food safety requirements Knowledge of food/feed safety industry practices and standards Minimum two years of work experience in food and/or feed industry Preferred Qualifications: BAP, Global GAP, ASC, ISO9001, and/or Organic audit certifications Experience working closely with operations Manufacturing environment experience At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes. Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs. Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that thisposition does not include relocation reimbursement.

What you’ll do

The lead technician will monitor and verify food safety and quality systems, including hazard analysis and sanitation processes, to ensure regulatory compliance. They will also lead food safety audits, coordinate the food safety team, and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in the food or feed industry and hold a diploma, certificate, or bachelor's degree in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of GFSI-recognized certification schemes are required.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food safety
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory compliance
• Hazard analysis
• Sanitation processes
• Auditing
• Corrective action
• Preventative measures
• Food safety management systems
• Microsoft Office
• GFSI certification
• BRCGS
• SQF
• FSSC 22000
• Manufacturing processes
• Incident investigation
• Shelf Life
• ISO 9000 Series
• Management
• Computer Literacy
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Safety Management Systems
• Hazard Analysis
• Manufacturing Processes
• Operations
• Sanitation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician
• Food / Agricultural Technician
• Agricultural Technicians
• Food Science Technicians