The Opportunity:

As part of the corporate Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team,  the  Corporate Auditor, Sanitation  and Food Safety Compliance is responsible for delivery of the corporate Sanitation Audit across Maple Leaf Foods manufacturing sites and Hatcheries Working independently and within audit teams as required, this senior level role will lead  and execute Sanitation Audits, provide coaching and support  to plant teams  with understanding the Sanitation program and FSQA program compliance expectations. The role drives continuous improvement through dissemination of sanitation best practices and identification of common program challenges across the network.   

The Corporate Auditor, Sanitation and Food Safety Compliance will report to the Director FSQA - Internal Audit.  The Director is accountable for the successful implementation of the Sanitation Audit. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Compensation:  $94,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Lead and execute the Corporate Sanitation Internal Audits. This includes:

• Communicate audit expectations  and audit results to  plant senior leadership teams.
• Schedule  Sanitation  Internal audit program in alignment with business demands. 
• Execute effective Sanitation  Audits  in accordance with the MLF Sanitation Audit Standard.
• Engage with plan teams and provide coaching and  feedback  on best practices and expectations, during and after audits. 
• Support plants in  responding appropriately to ensure non-conformance corrective actions are effective.   
• Prepare detailed reports on the audit outcomes.
• Effectively communicate and report audit findings to accountable business leads.  
• Contribute to the continued development of the sanitation program by engaging  the corporate program team in identifying  common gaps across the network and work together to identify solutions. 

What You’ll Bring:

The position requires a business professional with the following:
Qualifications:

• knowledge of sanitation management and Food Safety and Quality best practices.  Auditing experience is an advantage.
• High degree of functional competency and technical understanding in sanitation practices and sanitation chemistry.
• Working knowledge of the functionality of sanitation cleaning/sanitizing systems and other sanitation tools used for daily execution from tank to wand. This includes the basic principles of CIP (Clean in Place) and COP (Clean out of Place). 
• Minimum 5 years full time experience in a food plant environment .  Experience in RTE sanitation  leadership is preferred.
• Relevant education in a food related or bio-science higher education course or equivalent 
• Competence in the understanding and application of HACCP principles.
• Ability to travel as per the business requirements

Competencies:

• Proven listening and coaching skills, ability to relate well to individuals at all levels and to work collaboratively and positively with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders
• Communicate technical knowledge in a simple and crisp manner with continuous confirmation of audience understanding 
• Influential leadership with demonstrated ability to build constructive and effective relationships, hold stakeholders accountable, and effect change without direct authority. 
• Self-awareness and focus on personal growth, the ability to describe strengths and development opportunities and impact on others.  Actively seeks out and engages others for constructive feedback/coaching for continuous improvement. Proactively identifies gaps, develops and executes action plans to address improvement areas
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and in cross-functional teams. 
• Good verbal communication skills and writing abilities. 

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. 
• 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.

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 compensation 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.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan. 

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.