Company Overview
Leadbetter Foods Inc. has evolved from a small family business into one of the largest employers in Orillia, Ontario. Leadbetter Foods is a premier food manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality, nutritious, and innovative food products. Established with a commitment to sustainability and health, Leadbetter Foods has become a trusted name in the industry, serving a diverse range of customers from individual consumers to large retail chains.
The Role:
Join the Food Safety and Quality Assurance team at Leadbetter Foods as an FSQA Coordinator, where you will oversee the daily upkeep, ongoing evaluation, and continuous enhancement of Food Safety and Quality Programs at our facilities. With a proactive approach, you will initiate prompt corrective measures, inspire your colleagues, and foster a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture while addressing FSQA concerns as necessary.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
Engage in daily decision-making related to quality and food safety, following established protocols to ensure our products meet Leadbetter Foods' quality standards and customer requirements.
- Oversee the daily operations of the plant’s complaint, hold and release, and non-conformance programs.
- Conduct daily monitoring and verification tasks in line with the HACCP system.
Provide training, guidance, and support to both hourly and salaried employees to uphold and enhance the facility’s FSQA practices and procedures.
- Prepare sensory samples and take part in sensory evaluations of meat products.
- Handle data entry and analysis tasks.
- Conduct regular plant audits to ensure effective implementation of plant programs and participate in both external and internal audits as needed.
- Be cross-trained in various FSQA responsibilities, performing microbiological, chemical, and analytical sampling for products and environments as required.
- Use additional duties as assigned.
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and take initiative in leadership roles to advance these efforts.
What You'll Bring:
- A university degree or college diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a food-related technical role.
- Proficient in systems, including MS Office.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
- Keen attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn and to teach others.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and a desire to grow.
- Flexibility in work shifts is essential.
- A demonstrated commitment to the core Leadership Values of Leadbetter Foods.
What We Offer at Leadbetter Foods:
- Join a high-performance, people-centered company with an inspiring vision to be a leader in sustainable protein and a strong commitment to sustainability across Canada.
- An inclusive culture and work environment that prioritizes safety, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- A hybrid work model that supports remote work for eligible positions, helping team members achieve a healthy work-life balance through focused remote work and meaningful collaboration in the office.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that provide flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing, starting on your first day of employment.
- Opportunities for learning and development, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that support your skill development and career advancement.
- A comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that promotes continuous learning and development through investments in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certifications, or trades programs.
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Leadbetter 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orillia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Food - related technical role.: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
