Job Title : Plant Food Safety
Location : Vaughan
Company : Riverside Natural Foods
Salary :
Open Date : 2024-05-30
Close Date : 2024-07-30
Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking? Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks. At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated. Come work with a Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit and fun. You can learn more about us at  We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our Plant Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager . Position Summary/Objective: The position ensures successful operation of Riverside’s Food Safety and Quality Management System, is a talented leader with strong coaching, people, and decision-making skills. They are passionate about Riverside’s values and purpose, food safety, quality (delighting our consumers) and always lead with a continuous improvement mindset.  Primary Responsibilities: Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values and purpose. Take OWNERSHIP of Riverside’s Food Safety and Quality Management System of the plant that they are assigned and maintain food safety and quality standards for processes and and maintain records to measure and track quality to the plant team to obtain the maximum (best) rating for all the external audits, like unannounced BRC, customer’s audits, the voice of our consumers. Always looking for ways to facilitate and/or implement quality systems to provide the best consistent quality product that delight our for and maintain regulatory and relevant industry that all regulatory, certification, and internal audits are successfully completed on a timely basis (CFIA, FDA, BRC, Gluten Free, Kosher, Organic, Vegan, RSPO, etc.)Ensure all Private Label (PL) company requirements and audits are always met while continuously building a positive relationship with PL a formal risk assessment on food safety, quality, food fraud and vulnerability for all new raw material and innovation items prior to launch approvalSupport the R&D Team with the development, validation, training, monitoring and accuracy of all critical parameters (CTP, CTQ, CTC)  Demonstrate leadership in quality and continuous improvementOversee the plant food safety and quality assurance TEAM  to ensure all required internal documentation and regulatory records are kept up to dateCoordinate with Marketing, Sales and Customer Service to respond to consumer and customer complaints and root cause analysis and support the plant leadership in implementing corrective and preventative actions in a RESPECTFUL manner for all quality and food safety complaints. Perform vital managerial functions:Monitor, train, cross train, coach, and mentor staff. Manage hiring, performance evaluation, discipline and termination of HUMILITY by displaying good leadership by helping the TEAM succeed Coordinate training and coaching of plant staff in processes and procedures related to quality during the manufacturing processManage quality related communication across all departments in the plantEnsure continuous improvement Keeps the work atmosphere FUN  by keeping it light and welcoming Other duties as assigned Reporting Relationships Reports to the Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance & Regulatory.  Reporting into this role are FSQA Coordinator and FSQA Technicians  Education & Qualifications  Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology or other related fields 7+ years comprehensive food safety and quality management experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, BRC standards, quality improvement tools and root cause analysis Good understanding of food regulations for Canada, the U.S.  GFSI, PCQI, HACCP, and internal audit certification and previous experience leading the audits preferably BRC standard. Resourceful and ADAPTABLE Skills & Abilities  Demonstrated management ability, capable of working on and leading a diverse TEAM  Strong multitasking, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to identify root cause and solve problems  Self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY Strong planning, organizing and time management skills, detail oriented. Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to make presentations and conduct training; and to write policies and procedures. Passionate individual that has the ability to develop relationships and the business. What We Offer: Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program An open concept work environment that embodies our Values  How to Apply: If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT) with the subject line Plant Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager or click the apply button Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.