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
You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. As a member of the plant operations leadership team, the HACCP Coordinator is based in St. Marys ON and reports to the QC Manager. The Coordinator provides leadership, knowledge transfer and execution of best practices and documentation related to the GMP and HACCP Programs including leading the HACCP team and coordinating activities required to implement, update and maintain the GMP and HACCP Programs.
Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm)
Salary: $60,530 to $79,390 annually
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training
We support and care for our employees and their families by offering:
Vacation upon hire
Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid 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
How you will make contributions that matter:
Develop procedures and protocols to ensure HACCP structure is in place, updated and maintained; monitor for compliance to policies and procedures
Develop, and coordinate necessary employee and contractor training programs
Investigate and resolve quality deviations and customer complaints; report and communicate findings
Participate or Conduct Plant Incident Investigation and Reporting and Initiating/implementing corrective measures
Coordinate and conduct internal audits of the GMP and HACCP Programs for the plant, the Quality Assurance and Food Safety procedures as well as related activities in the plant; develop and implement corrective actions based on results of the audit
Ensure timely closure of corrective actions
Coordinate and Participate in internal audits to maintain required standards (internal BRC audits)
Lead/participate in regulatory, customer, CFIA and other 3rd party audits and inspections; implement appropriate changes; provide advice on problem resolution with regulatory customer and 3rd party audits and inspections
Coordinate and complete Food Safety activities including program risk assessments, validations and conducting risk assessments for any temporary or permanent changes to programs or systems
Participate in Plant Mock Recalls as part of the mock recall team.
Ensure complete and accurate records related to all GMP and HACCP activities are maintained including documentation of amendments to the Programs
Lead the Joint Food Safety Committee and HACCP committee meetings, discussions and actions
Complete annual HACCP re-assessments and program validations
Monitor effectiveness of CCPs and our written programs
Organize document retention and storage
Other activities as required
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
Previous experience with HACCP systems and related programs such as GMPs and/or Quality Assurance in food manufacturing
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ambitious, takes initiative, and resourceful
Ability to work evenings and weekends at short notice.
Experience preparing and coordinating plant audits and inspections
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Excellent attention to detail along with strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task with competing priorities and deadlines
Post-secondary training in Food Science, Microbiology or related field is an asset; an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered
Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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.