Job Description

Job Posting

Wonderbrands, is a leading North American bakery (with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads, and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries in North America and makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D\xe2\x80\x99Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa.

Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are hiring to build a robust Talent and Development team to support our bakeries and Team Members.

The Internal Quality Auditor / Project Manager reports into the Regional Manufacturing Quality Manager in support of the Regional bakeries, DC\xe2\x80\x99s and depots across multiple sites to drive continuous improvement to set the teams up for success. Overall, this role ensures the facilities are in compliance with Wonderbrands Policies and Procedures, GFSI - BRC and regulatory compliance. This role will be remote with travel into the regional bakeries, DC\xe2\x80\x99s and depots on a rotational basis to carry out internal audits and coach colleagues to engage them in the Wonderbrands food safety and quality culture.

Job Duties:

• Leading and conducting unannounced Internal Audits of all bakeries, DC\xe2\x80\x99s and depots in the assigned Region on a regular basis, at least one time per calendar year per location or more frequently as required.
• Prioritizing internal audits to identify key focus areas that will drive improvements in food safety and quality.
• Planning, scheduling and executing internal audits across all bakeries, DC\xe2\x80\x99s and depots in the region.
• Cross auditing bakeries in a different region periodically, either as a back up to another regional auditor or in keeping with auditors in the regions being calibrated and consistent in their approach across the organization.
• Developing Quality Management System SOPs, including updating and improving the same in collaboration with team members and other cross functional teams.
• Ensuring bakeries are prepared for BRC audits through in depth internal audits with re-audits and confirmation of effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Developing an audit template that will reflect the needs for compliance to Wonderbrands QMS, SFCA, FSMA (for bakeries that export), and specific customer requirements.
• Assessing the risk and mitigation strategies, short and long term.
• Maintaining the audit nonconformance tracker and follow up directly with the bakery, DC and depot leadership teams to collaborate on corrective actions and timelines.
• Identifying trends from the audits to establish common opportunities across the region and within individual locations.
• Developing a scorecard which will demonstrate continuous improvement in the bakeries, DC\xe2\x80\x99s and depots to increase the overall audit status.
• Engaging with all roles in the bakeries, as part of the audit process.
• Coaching bakery employees about the \xe2\x80\x98why\xe2\x80\x99 behind what is required. Be part of the change.
• Validating HACCP programs.
• Analyzing trends from bakery, DC and depot complaints, non-conformances and third party audits to adjust the audit scope and/or schedule.
• Identifying best practices and share within the region and nationally with peers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned or re-assessed.

Job Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, influence and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with leadership and operations colleagues.
• Excellent project management skills, with an emphasis on closing gaps with leadership teams from beginning to end within given timelines.
• Excellent time management skills with a strong ability to be agile and pivot when needed.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Proficient in documentation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Is action driven, high energy
• Able to work flexible hours and shifts (afternoon/nights) including weekends, as required.
• Travel to bakeries, DC\xe2\x80\x99s and depots as required across the region. (90% of the job is travelling across western Canada)

Education & Expereince:

• Knowledge of GFSI (preferably BRC), food safety (HACCP) programs, Preventive Controls, and Quality Systems
• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or a similar discipline with equivalent experience.
• 7-10 plus years QA experience in a food plant with auditing experience, including QMS development.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, data analytics, SAP, Visio, minitab.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this opportunity and love baked goods, we invite you to apply!

Wonderbrands is committed to fostering a work environment with strong core values that support diversity through various policies, programs and activities that encourage sensitivity and accommodations. Wonderbrands offers employment regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and we will use diversity as a model to help identify and develop the best talent, create effective teams, and achieve overall excellence. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct \xe2\x80\x93 it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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