Food Safety/Quality Assurance – Technical Services Specialist

Job title: Food Safety/Quality Assurance – Technical Services Specialist

Job description: Food Safety/Quality Assurance – Technical Services Specialist

Markham

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Food Safety/Quality Assurance – Technical Services Specialist in 90 Gough Rd, Markham, ON L3R 5V5 CAN. Your mission will be to:

Part-Time

2-3 Days a Week

• Must have experience in Food Safety/Quality Assurance

1. Manage and serve accounts utilizing technical industry expertise.
2. Develop and implement different HACCP models and GFSI programs in various food manufacturing and packaging manufacturing plants
3. Onsite training of plant personnel to understand and apply HACCP/ GFSI system requirements.
4. Training management team and plant employees on various GFSI standards and FSEP HACCP requirements.
5. GAP analysis for food and packaging material manufacturing facilities.
6. Perform internal audit and program reassessment in GFSI/HACCP certified plants.
7. Manage any client issues that may arise and reach resolution within the targeted timelines.
8. Ensure that developed food safety program is current, technically robust and meet current and changing customer and regulatory requirements. Provide technical expertise as applicable.
9. Take initiative and be accountable for maintaining own expertise in food science and related technologies through available scientific literature.
10. Liase with CFIA inspectors/GFSI auditors as the food safety specialist for the client.
11. Perform other related duties as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

The incumbent must have a general knowledge of food science, quality assurance, and auditing principles and practices to accurately perform consulting procedures. Individual must have extensive experience with multiple types of food processing operations to be able to adequately carry out this job. This position requires a broad knowledge of GMP’s, food safety principles, HACCP, GFSI and other relevant government regulations. Consulting experience in food plant, packaging material plant, distribution centers and farms’ setting is necessary to fulfill consulting business and manage direct reports. This position requires self-discipline and organizational skills to ensure that schedule is maintained and consulting is performed correctly. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to manage consultants and communicate directly with customers. Strong computer skills are needed. This position, responsive communication, works autonomously and must deal with situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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