Food Safety Team Leader

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestle Canada Inc.

Job title: Food Safety Team Leader

Location: Toronto; ON located at 72 Sterling Rd Toronto ON M6R 2B6

On Site

A little bit about us:

While Nestlé is known for KitKat Gerber Nescafe and Häagen-Dazs our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3000 members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility courage and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. Were a team of changemakers who are curious and challenge the status quo that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement a great work culture and motivated employees

Position Summary:

As the Food Safety Manager you will champion compliance and strategy for all factory food safety policies procedures and standards established by the company and federal state and local regulatory this critical leadership role you will engage empower and supervise the Food Safety Department and ensure all food safety standards are met or exceeded. You will lead team that provides support to Plant Operations that will help facilitate continuous cost reduction and process improvement efforts using data analysis problem-solving tools and techniques and effective leadership at all levels.

You will:

• Manage strategic planning and daily operation of the factory Food Safety Department including coaching and mentorship of department members.
• Lead factory audit programs to verify adherence to certification standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review maintain and enhance factory resources to support personnel training and competency development food safety and quality management systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to set aligned standards and provide coaching around sanitation practices.
• Support IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program management.
• Oversee the Food Safety (HACCP) Plan thermal processing risk assessments and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Manage adherence to ISO requirements and continually monitor external standards to inform internal strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in food science Chemistry Microbiology or related scientific discipline.
• 5 years Food Safety experience in manufacturing production military or related environment.
• 2 years people leadership experience in manufacturing production military or related environment.

What you need to know:

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for please contact your line manager before submitting your

application and ensure this role is part of your PDP. As a general guideline it is preferred that you have a minimum

of two years experience in your current job with a solid track record of performance.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé Nespresso and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know :

We will be considering applicants as they apply so please dont delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education perspectives culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.