Position:Quality Assurance Team Lead Address: 271 Attwell Drive, Etobicoke, ON Shift: Day Shift – may require some flexibility Job Type: Full-time Perks:
$26/hour base salary
$150 Safety Boots reimbursement
PPE and Safety Gear Provided
Recognition and Rewards Program
Company benefits plan
Employee Assistance Program
Diverse and Inclusive Working Environment
Hiring Requirements: As a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Bimbo Bakehouse, you will be:
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, ongoing review, and continuous improvement of the documented food safety programs such as Prerequisite Programs and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, site specific procedures development & maintenance.
Maintain and update facility HACCP program (prerequisite and HACCP Plans) to ensure compliance with existing or changing regulatory or corporate requirements.
Conducts required food safety and Quality training for Operations, Maintenance, and Distribution supervisors and hourly employees annually and when changes occur to HACCP program requirements, thus maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement.
Conducts audits to verify the HACCP program is successfully being maintained.
Conducts annual review and validation of HACCP program.
Maintains deviations programs, following up on issues and corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant programs.
Facilitate and assists with internal audits / third party audits (SQF, Customers).
Develops documents and updates audit preparation procedures.
Ensure all steps of production process follow the established food safety standards and company guidelines.
Creation and monitor of food safety and/or quality programs
Contact supplier for information and control of Certificates of Analysis/Letters of Guarantee.
Maintains corrective action reports data base to ensure continuous improvement activities cited from internal and external audits are acted upon and remain on track.
Develops a contractive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team building skills, open communications, encouraging input and constructive performance management.
Verification of documents to ensure compliance to Food Safety Programs and/or quality programs.
Perform monthly food safety audits, annual formula audits, and process control audits
Facilitates monthly FS and HACCP meetings and issues monthly minutes and GMP
Strong ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate priorities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively communicate and deal with ambiguous situations.
Other tasks as assigned by manager
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in food science or a related discipline
Strong understanding of Sanitation, SOP’s, Pre-requisite Programs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Previous experience with maintaining / validation of SQF system.
Motivated, confident and disciplined to maintain consistency and to improve QA procedures and practices of the plant.
Intermediate to exceptional MS office skills
Be able to follow GMP & Food Safety regulations
At least 2+ years QA experience in a fast-paced food industry preferred.
Growth Opportunities:Bimbo Bakehouse is committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities within our organization.
Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions. Working Conditions: The smell in our facilities is like fresh baked bread and our facilities are clean and safe. Why Work For Us? Bimbo Bakehouse (BBI) is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness, and quality. We are the largest North American supplier of frozen, par-baked products to the retail, in-store bakeries and food service channels. BBU is the frozen division of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company
At Bimbo Bakehouse, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our values are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for associates who shares our commitment to excellence. Our Values:
We value the person
We are one community
We get results
We compete and win
We are sharp operators
We act with integrity
We transcend and endure
If you are ready to join a company that values its employees and makes delicious moments every day, apply today!! Your journey with Bimbo Bakehouse starts here.
We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Bakehouse are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Bakehouse is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, 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.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.