Qfs and Sanitation Manager

QFS and Sanitation Manager

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: EDMONTON,AB

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben's®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Oroweat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 17 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

Position Summary:

The QFS & Sanitation Manager should demonstrate leadership values and have strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. We depend on this individual to quickly identify and help take action to ensure we are producing top quality and safe products. #LI-Onsite #LI-RM1

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide quick and precise answers to customer and consumer complaints. Investigate root cause in collaboration with the plant management team. Clearly communicate the investigation results to all stakeholders and is involved in complaint reduction projects.
• Manage the ingredients and products non-conformance system by filling out required reports, following up with outside suppliers or internal stakeholders accordingly to effectively resolve and prevent the reoccurrence of the non-conformities.
• Maintains and keeps the quality and food safety documentation up to date at plant level, including product specifications and formulas.
• Perform internal audits and inspections related to the food safety and quality system.
• Support the plant team during internal, third party or government inspections and audits.
• Monitor and verify compliance to our Quality System by a thorough review of all records and forms linked to product quality and food safety. Follows up accordingly in case of non-conformances.
• Manage the plant's master training file, ensuring all associates go through all required training in a timely manner. Provide training on quality and food safety programs.
• Plan and execute the specialized tests and controls mandated through our Quality System.
• Provide support to the team on continuous improvement projects, following up on corrective action and customer requests and on the application of our Quality and Food Safety programs at plant level.
• Plan, direct, engage and understand daily and non-daily sanitation operations while anticipating and troubleshooting sanitation problems.
• Work with the Sanitation Supervisor to ensure completion of the sanitation plan by scheduling and assigning associates, establishing priorities, revising schedules, and resolving problems.
• Prepare and continue maintaining Key Performance Indicator trend reports.
• Maintain the safety of the department to ensure the team works in a safety culture environment.
• Drive leadership coaching and development with associates.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Food Quality Assurance, with in depth knowledge of HACCP, GFSI (BRC) and Quality Systems, preferably in the food industry.
• B.SC in Food Science or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
• Two years of supervisory work experience working in a unionize facility.
• Experience with HACCP requirements, sanitation procedures, cleaning systems, chemicals, and health & safety
• British Retail Consortium BRC experience would be an asset.
• Must be team oriented and be competent in interpersonal skills, including the ability to train and motivate individuals at the bakery floor level.
• Must also be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in diagnosis and analysis of data with the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendation for corrective action.
• Must have a moderate to high level of computer skills, including the use of statistical analysis, data analysis skills and report writing.
• Effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict.
• Able to manage and build a team independently.
• Well established organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous learner and willingness to embrace change.

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.