The Opportunity:

The Director, Corporate Sanitation and EMP leads both the corporate Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and Sanitation programs by driving performance, standardization, and program development across the plant network. The role provides technical support to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders including executive senior leadership and plant senior leaders, as well as plant sanitation leaders, sanitation contractors and chemical suppliers.  The incumbent will partner with corporate Engineering and Purchasing and is an integral member of the Food Safety Quality Assurance, Technical Services and Sanitation (FSQATSS) community.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 05. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provides strategic direction and thought leadership oversight for the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) to ensure the Listeria control program and all swabbing programs mature, data analytics and the deployment of industry best practices. Keeps current with regulatory changes to EMP in the US and Canada and proactively adjusts program, manages change and communicates.
• Drives program standardization and provides oversight for plant network deployment to ensure sanitation programs are positioned to deliver cleaning effectiveness, efficiently and with minimal degradation of assets. The diversity of plants includes hatcheries, harvesting plants, and a wide variety of Ready To Eat (RTE) processing plants.
• Provides technical support for all sanitation and sanitary design related matters by working across business functions (Operations, Purchasing, FSQA, Engineering) to drive value from vendors (sanitation chemical suppliers and contract cleaners) and to ensure equipment is designed, purchased and installed to provide accessibility to be cleaned and can be cleaned effectively and efficiently.
• Supports the plant network by providing sanitation and EMP expertise for a variety of activities including solution-focused firefighting / problem solving, continuous improvement (CI) efforts and transformation projects.
• Externally focused to ensure sanitation and Listeria control practices at Maples Leaf Foods (MLF) remain world class through collaboration / knowledge sharing, support on food safety matters through industry associations (Meat Institute and CMC), and support industry when requested. 
• Lead the development, revision every 2-3 years, and continuous improvement of MLF’s Sanitation Strategy, performance metrics and CI efforts.
• Engage in senior leadership as Sanitation SME and provide coaching and mentoring across the network to all levels and teams.
• Actively engage in the FSQATSS leadership team and support FSQATSS community initiatives and activities.
• Oversee the leadership a of direct reports with talent development and succession planning focus

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant leadership experience across multiple functions (e.g. Sanitation, FSQA, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations).
• Post secondary formal education, preferably in the areas of Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
• High degree of functional competency and technical understanding in sanitation practices and sanitation chemistry.
• Knowledge of the role sanitation practices and sanitary design play in the plant’s ability to manage Listeria control. 
• Strategic business leader with ability to effectively build and drive programs.
• Demonstrated cross-functional influential leadership and proven ability to coach and manage individuals and teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Skilled change agent demonstrated through the ability to work with people consistent with the Leadership Edge Values to reach desired outcomes.
• Effective situational leadership demonstrated by applying the appropriate leadership style for a given situation.
• Process thinker with the ability to provide clarity of thought to a given situation.  
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point, and Minitab.
• Manages ambiguity by offering solutions rather than presenting problems when escalating issues.
• Strong analytical skills and able to translate data into information and insights that “connect’ with intended audience.
• Willing team player by helping others through support without boundaries or conditions.
• Active learner, receptive to feedback and coaching for both self-improvement and program success.
• Thought leadership to provide ideas / content and share knowledge.
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently.
• Must be able to travel as part of regularly scheduled events and unplanned emergencies that require pivoting.
• Ability to work on the sanitation shift for troubleshooting, coaching and assessments as needed or requested.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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