The Opportunity:

The position of RDT Specification Specialist will collaborate closely with external suppliers, Purchasing, Product Development, Manufacturing and Quality team members to load the SAP system with information that is accurate and complete.  Maple Leaf Foods has made significant investments in SAP ERP systems, including the Recipe Development (RD) and Quality Management (QM) modules. The SAP RD database provides a comprehensive technical product data repository which includes quality, manufacturing, product development, packaging, process technology, auditing SOPs and regulatory information.

As a member of a dedicated project team formed to complete the work of building product recipes and specifications, this role is responsible for gathering documentation from external suppliers and maintaining specifications based on that documentation.  The role will work closely with Regulatory, Packaging Technology, Purchasing, Product Development and Food Safety/Quality team members to ensure SAP RD system information is accurate and complete.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated, team oriented, results-focused individual with strong analytical abilities, good communication skills and an interest in learning about food industry business processes in quality, manufacturing and product lifecycle management (PLM).

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Incremental Headcount
Base Salary:    $58,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Work directly with our ingredient and packaging suppliers to ensure proper documentation of all incoming materials is obtained
• Screen technical information related to ingredients and packaging for accuracy and completeness
• Communicate with suppliers to gather necessary documentation, following up where necessary
• Research and source material information from legacy sources
• Analysis of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and legacy documentation
• Creation and maintenance of specifications using SAP Recipe Development system, based on supplier-provided information
• Conduct validation sessions with Product Developers, Packaging Technologists, Regulatory and Quality Assurance teams
• Project management including tracking and communicating scope and completion rates
• Leverage report capabilities in SAP RD to find opportunities for standardization, detect potential errors of consistency and missing data
• Support training of personnel at the manufacturing site on system and data structure
• Participate in weekly meetings with internal cross-functional business partners to provide status updates and ask questions
• Work collaboratively with cross‐functional stakeholders to generate required specifications and reports in accordance with project timelines

What You’ll Bring:

• Exceptional problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.  Process thinking capability is a must
• Results oriented and able to work as a contributing and cooperating team member
• Strong communication skills both in person and written
• A self starter, with the ability to prioritize, manage time well and be attentive to detail
• Strong system skills, including the ability to work with various systems simultaneously
• Proactive and performance driven, have a bias for action and be able to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• French language proficiency an asset
• University degree in a related discipline, e.g. Food Science, Quality Assurance or Nutrition, Science or College Diploma in Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance.

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. 

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 approximately 10,000 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.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. 

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.