About the role
About YaYA Foods:
YaYA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. Our mission is to be the chosen partner for top-tier CPG companies. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at YaYA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job.
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture.
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Corporate Food Safety Systems Manager
As a Corporate Food Safety Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical and compliance aspects of food safety systems across all manufacturing plants. This role focuses on system development, regulatory compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement to support operational requirements manufacturing plants.
Responsibilities
- Conduct annual HACCP reviews and reassessments with cross-functional teams
- Audit, monitor, schedule, and validate HACCP system results
- Work on optimizing CIP systems to enhance efficiency and compliance
- Participate in food safety meetings to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory food safety and quality requirements related to chemical management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer food safety requirements through proactive communication and system monitoring
- Identify opportunities for process and system improvements related to food safety and quality
- Schedule cleaning and allergen validation activities, train site teams, and generate related reports and trends
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements for food safety programs are met
- Assist in the qualification of equipment to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Develop and maintain HACCP and pre-requisite programs
- Participate in and coordinate regulatory audits
- Support internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety standards
- Participate in the preparation of plant tours and audits to support regulatory and customer requirements
- Assist with various projects related to food safety, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and team engagement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and continuously improve the corporate FSQA program
- Maintain strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Other duties as assigned.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field is required
- 2-4 years of experience in food manufacturing, safety, and occupational health is required
- Knowledge of thermal processes, electronic historians and ERP systems is a desirable skill
- Proficient computer skills, (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- Ability to assess situations and escalate issues as needed
- Good knowledge of the food environment, food safety systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
#IND-HP
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About Ya Ya Foods
Ya YA Foods Corp. is a dynamic beverage and liquid food manufacturer. With over 30 years experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid beverages, high acid beverages and liquid food items.
We manufacture and co-pack products for mid-size to large global multi-national companies. Today, our product lines include juices, broth, plant-based beverages, sports drinks, dairy based drinks, and smoothies. Our 13 automated production lines process more than 310 millions units every year. We are a family owned Canadian business and we instill pride in everything we do. Our operations are successfully growing, and we are looking for new talents to reinforce and develop our business.
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About the role
About YaYA Foods:
YaYA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. Our mission is to be the chosen partner for top-tier CPG companies. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at YaYA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job.
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture.
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Corporate Food Safety Systems Manager
As a Corporate Food Safety Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical and compliance aspects of food safety systems across all manufacturing plants. This role focuses on system development, regulatory compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement to support operational requirements manufacturing plants.
Responsibilities
- Conduct annual HACCP reviews and reassessments with cross-functional teams
- Audit, monitor, schedule, and validate HACCP system results
- Work on optimizing CIP systems to enhance efficiency and compliance
- Participate in food safety meetings to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory food safety and quality requirements related to chemical management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer food safety requirements through proactive communication and system monitoring
- Identify opportunities for process and system improvements related to food safety and quality
- Schedule cleaning and allergen validation activities, train site teams, and generate related reports and trends
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements for food safety programs are met
- Assist in the qualification of equipment to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Develop and maintain HACCP and pre-requisite programs
- Participate in and coordinate regulatory audits
- Support internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety standards
- Participate in the preparation of plant tours and audits to support regulatory and customer requirements
- Assist with various projects related to food safety, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and team engagement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and continuously improve the corporate FSQA program
- Maintain strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Other duties as assigned.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field is required
- 2-4 years of experience in food manufacturing, safety, and occupational health is required
- Knowledge of thermal processes, electronic historians and ERP systems is a desirable skill
- Proficient computer skills, (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- Ability to assess situations and escalate issues as needed
- Good knowledge of the food environment, food safety systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
#IND-HP
Not the right fit? Search for Corporate Food Safety System Specialist jobs in Toronto, ON
About Ya Ya Foods
Ya YA Foods Corp. is a dynamic beverage and liquid food manufacturer. With over 30 years experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid beverages, high acid beverages and liquid food items.
We manufacture and co-pack products for mid-size to large global multi-national companies. Today, our product lines include juices, broth, plant-based beverages, sports drinks, dairy based drinks, and smoothies. Our 13 automated production lines process more than 310 millions units every year. We are a family owned Canadian business and we instill pride in everything we do. Our operations are successfully growing, and we are looking for new talents to reinforce and develop our business.