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Reports To Supervisor, QA Working Language English Department Quality Assurance Location Lethbridge-Alberta

Key Responsibilities This positions primary focus is implementation and compliance with policy and procedures established at Maple Leaf Lethbridge Pork facility. This job is to set standards and monitor procedures to ensure food safety at all stages of the operation, including receiving, production, packaging and shipping. Key responsibilities: - Maintenance of HACCP and Pre-requisite programs - Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements - Issuance of applicable CAPs for all Non-conformances and monitoring compliance - Conduct GMP audits to ensure high standards of GMP - Conduct Humane Handling audits to ensure proper hog handling procedures are being followed as per Corporate standards - Daily Monitoring and verification of the implementation of pre-requisite programs on production floors to reduce CARs and negative observations from CFIA. (Assist supervisor in determining root cause analysis and developing effective preventive measures).

Responsibilities: - Maintenance and re-assessment of HACCP plans and Pre-requisite Programs at least annually. Research and stay abreast with new regulatory CFIA/USDA regulations as it relates for HACCP and Pre-requisite Programs. - Monitoring/review of compliance of HACCP plan and Prerequisite Programs implementation, product handling, onsite and paper verifications to ensure programs are executed and documented correctly, completely and accurately (such as daily review of pre-op findings and communication with relevant supervisors). - Ensure CCP verification procedures are being strictly followed. Conduct Onsite CCP verification. - Ensure high GMP standards through daily plant tours and weekly GMP audits, communicate deficiencies to Supervisors and QA Manager - Review LQA Documents - Review SOPs as per SOP management program - Provide initial and ongoing training to Production employees charged with monitoring, verification and documentation tasks associated with all HACCP and Prerequisite Programs. - Manage non-compliance by issuing CAPs. Ensure all CAPs are answered in a timely manner, accurately and with sufficient detail. Initiate root-cause analysis to resolve food safety and sanitation issues. Maintain a tracking system of all CAPs issued. - Generate daily/weekly reports to compile data as it relates to HACCP and Pre-requisite programs non compliances. Conduct root cause analysis and suggest solutions to 1 up Manager to avoid re-occurrence. - Manage pest control and document all areas of concern. - Monitor signs in the workplace such as descriptions of hand washing technique or reminders to wear personal protective equipment and inform 1 up manager in case of any deficiencies. - Conduct periodic meetings to ensure HACCP programs are current and have accounted for all changes in processes, equipment building and design. - Assist QA Supervisor during Mock recalls/Mock crises - Assist QA Supervisor for BRC Audit preparations - New Employee Orientation. Ensure orientation program is up to date and covers all aspects of basic Food safety requirements. - Drive overall food safety improvement program through Corporate/Plant specific Food safety committee and BRC requirements to Food Safety - Develop technical skills to act as backup for Microbiology Coordinator and QA Supervisor. - Involvement /awareness at plant level by implementing rewards such as Cut Above rewards, Food safety support team etc. - Manage Hold Tags and tracking sheet - Manage Foreign Material Binder and findings - Other duties as assigned

Preferred Hiring Criteria Function Quality Assurance Years of Experience 1 - 2 years Education College - 1 or 2 year program Additional Language None Travel No travel Qualifications and experience:

- Education: Post Secondary education in Food Sciences or equivalent. - HACCP/Industrial Food safety training - Excellent communication skills, showing high level of professionalism in written and verbal communications. - Organized and attention to details for written HACCP and Pre-requisite Programs - Persistent and confidence to ensure issues are resolved. - Must have good computer skills-minimum working with spreadsheets and Word documents. - 1 to 3 years HACCP experience in a Food environment preferred. - Working knowledge of HACCP and SSOP, CFIA/ USDA regulations and GMP requirements. - Ability to train others. - Good interpersonal skills - Team player, and able to work independently

Application Details Maple Leaf Foods is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please advise your supervisor first and then call Christian Vogl at 403-317-2541 or Melodie.holthe@mapleleaf.com or by fax to 403-329-3140 .

Relocation expenses will not be considered for this position. Should you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact your Human Resources department or refer to the Job Postings policy in the Human Resources Community Folder, HR Policies subfolder, on the Leadership Edge Community Page of mymlf.com. The application deadline for this posting is March 13, 2012 . All applicants will be advised of their status regarding an interview.

A very successful and growing company which manufactures and fabricates polyurethane foam products on a national scale in Canada. They serve a diverse range of customers in the consumer, commercial, industrial and medical sectors.

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University degree or college diploma combined with significant experience at a Plant/Production Manager level within Polyurethane Chemicals or Plastics manufacturing environments. Training and knowledge of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Metrics, Audits and maximizing throughput are essential.

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