Job Opportunities in Canada

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, Quality & Food Safety, ensure that the requirements of the SQF Code, IMS requirements, and ISO 9001 are effectively implemented and maintained
• Prepare annual food safety internal audit schedule, direct, and perform internal food safety audits
• Prepare annual internal quality audit schedule, direct, and perform internal quality audits
• Ensure corrective actions from internal and external food safety audits are documented and properly completed
• Prepare monthly reports relating to the quality and food safety management systems
• Develop, implement, and maintain new quality and food safety systems, best practices, and other optimizations to make Winpak more efficient
• Create custom reports to analyze, and form decisions based on the managements agreed upon strategy
• Work with department managers to ensure that risks to the quality and food safety management system are identified and managed to mitigate any risks
• Ensure verification and validation of the food safety system is conducted, at a minimum, on an annual basis
• Ensure annual reviews of risk assessments are conducted (FMEA’s)
• Review sub-contractor’s and suppliers’ certifications to ensure they are current
• Develop and deliver oral presentations when required.
• Coordinate the planning of the food safety committee meetings and activities
• Coordinate the planning of the quality council meetings and activities
• Ensure quality and food safety documentation meets Winpak’s requirements for document control
• Provide quality and food safety training to new hires– introduction to Quality & Food Safety Policy, good manufacturing practices and HACCP
• Verification of Food Safety Manual procedures and Quality Manual and propose revisions where applicable
• Support Supervisor, Quality & Food Safety in the training of new managers / supervisors on Food Safety and Quality Manual procedures
• Support other members of the Quality & Food Safety team as directed by the Supervisor, Quality & Food Safety
• Support various communication systems to promote awareness of food safety, i.e., Winpak TV, Intranet, huddle scripts, etc.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant with ISO 9001 and SQF standards
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

• Grade 12 with post-secondary preferred
• Certificate in a recognized HACCP training program
• Certificate in a recognized GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) training course
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training
• Implementing ISO Quality Management System training - preferred
• Certification to a structured problem-solving program (i.e., CME Lean Level 1) - preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in developing and maintaining a GFSI program - preferred
• Planning and performing internal food safety audits
• Planning and performing internal quality audits
• Knowledge of the current SQF Code
• Knowledge of the requirements of the Interstate Milk Shippers program (Standards For The Fabrication Of Single-Service Containers and/or Closures For Milk and/or Milk Products)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standard
• Experience with developing and delivering training programs
• Experience with the principles of document control
• Familiar with process mapping and risk analysis techniques

Abilities

• Highly motivated
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, and Power Point
• Accurate report writing and effective communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated judgment and decisiveness
• Able to work within tight deadlines and under minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills are required
• Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Other combinations of education, experience, knowledge, and skills will be considered