• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field
• Knowledge of HACCP & ISO 22000
• Knowledge of PHAC regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, business operations or related field preferred and or four years comparable work experience in an operations manager role.
• Minimum of 5 years quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Auditing experience.
• Proven ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in development and implementation of quality and food safety processes.
• Minimum five years prior experience managing teams in a unionized environment.
• Must have strong and effective leadership skills and the ability to successfully manage staff in a Unionized environment.
• Knowledge of quality auditing, inspection methods
• Strong investigation and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and practical solutions
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills, interacts well with others, influences all levels of the organization
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills in English
• Able to work with little supervision, is a self-starter in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Previous exposure/experience in LEAN manufacturing/supply chain is a plus.