Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, were here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

Were looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN HAMILTON, ONTARIO.

Mandate:

This position will be supporting the Head Office Production facilities. The purpose of this role is to contribute to quality by ensuring product consistency, food safety and customer focus by effectively communicating Quality Assurance verification results to the team.

Accountabilities:

• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products produced by the facilities as well as the raw and packaging materials and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards;
• Actively leads and/or participates in Food Safety audits, follow ups, monitoring programs and implementation of corrective actions to ensure the facilities meet standards requirements for Food Safety and Document Control;
• Participates in regular meetings with facility management to discuss quality improvements;
• Ensures all quality-related information required for regulatory reviews and reporting i.e. policy, training, inspection, sanitation, calibration and production records are maintained by the facilities;
• Coordinates the writing and issue of new policies and procedures (i.e. SOPs);
• Meets and supports with 3rd parties i.e. vendors, customers and quality representatives and other company staff to discuss and resolve quality issues;
• Assist with various projects and company functions as needed;
• Manage the Sanitation team and the Maintenance Program
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills with a demonstrated customer focus;
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to multi task;
• Ability to work independently to determine the appropriate course of action to resolve situations in a timely manner;
• Highly organized and has a high degree of attention to detail;
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills;
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Applications i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint;
• Strong knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements, quality assurance techniques, safe manufacturing operations, OSHA standards, product quality (success rate), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)

Education and Experience:

• A university Degree or College Diploma in Food Science or related field is preferred;
• 3 - 5 years of Food Industry Experience with Document Control and Quality Assurance
• experience in a food production environment;
• Must have an in-depth HACCP experience including; program development; implementation of programs & self auditing of the HACCP program
• SQF experience and CFIA inspection experience preferred

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canadas Top Employers, Canadas Best Diversity Employers, Canadas Greenest Employers & Canadas Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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