At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview Of The Role This position plays an important role in the Plant Management team. It is responsible to maintain and develop the HACCP program, BRC and other Food Safety Programs. In direct relation with the Quality Control Manager, the HACCP Coordinator is expected to coordinate with other departments to drive the continuous improvement of the Plant’s food safety standards.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Plant Food Safety system. Lead the Plant Food Safety programs. Coordinate activities required to maintain the Plant Food Safety programs.
• Investigate gaps in the Plant Food Safety programs and associated implementations. Initiate corresponding corrective actions. Lead the implementation by working with members in Quality Department and other departments inside and outside the Plant.
• Refine and audit the Food Safety Programs for the Plant. Monitor for compliance to policies and procedures. Provide advice on problem resolution and assists with regulatory, customer and 3rd party audits and inspections.
• Develop and lead the Plant Training Program. Coordinate/conduct necessary trainings. Implement training sessions and develop procedures and protocols to ensure the Company requirements are met.
• Maintain Plant document control system. Lead the improvement to accommodate the development of the Plant.
• Initiate, lead and participate projects to maintain and support the improvement of the Plant Food Safety system and Food Safety Culture.
• Lead Environmental monitoring program. Oversees the performance of the food safety risk controls in the Plant.
• Lead Health Canada program.
• Lead Internal Audit program.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• B.Sc. or equivalent post-secondary education related to food safety, food science, food technology, and/or dairy science.
• 3-5 years of working experience in Food Manufacturing, including 1-2 years HACCP practitioner working experience
• Comprehensive understanding of HACCP system, GMP, Preventative Controls, GFSI, and audits.
• Experience in food safety audits from CFIA, independent audit organizations, customers, etc.
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Strong leadership skills – an ability to motivate and inspire others to uphold food safety standards
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• High level of self-motivation and initiative
• Good written comprehension skills are needed to read, analyze and process different documents, which can include laboratory reports, federal regulations and SOPs
• Experience training and creating training materials preferred
• Strong computer skills, especially for MS office applications
• Lead monthly food safety/HACCP team meetings.
• Other activities as required.

Other Requirements The candidate will show leadership and initiative. They will demonstrate creativity and self-motivation. They must be able to work independently and must have the capacity to multitask. Furthermore, they must be able to bring projects to full completion without close supervision.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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