Site Quality & Food Safety Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The Site Food Safety and Quality Manager will have direct responsibility to oversee and lead the Food Safety and Quality function and programs for all facilities within Yorkton Processing, which includes the existing Canola Crushing operations, expansion of the Canola Crushing operations (to be completed in 2025), as well as the construction of the Pea Protein Isolate Production Plant (also to be completed in 2025). 

This position will lead certification efforts, build a workforce culture of food safety and quality while assisting the facility in achieving overall organizational goals, ensure facility follows FSSC22000 and implements changes in the plant as necessary.  The Food Safety and Quality Manager ensures the facility follows federal, provincial, and exporting countries' food and feed regulations, and customer requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Ensure the processing and distribution of food and feed products follow domestic and international regulations such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, US Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act, and the European Union.
• Establish and implement food and feed safety plans following regulatory requirements.
• Maintain product specification sheets and feed labels.
• Develop, implement, and sustain FSSC22000 requirements across the operation.
• Lead on-site FSSC22000 certification, customer, regulatory, and product certification audits such as Halal and Kosher.
• Prepare, monitor, and report facility Food Safety and Quality KPIs and objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and external customers on technical questions related to product quality and food safety.
• Provide feedback to customers on product specifications and quality requirements.
• Support Regional FSQ in the completion  food safety and quality program questionnaires and statements
• Coordinate product analysis to support the food safety plan or fulfill customer mandated statements.
• Investigate product non-conformances. Lead root cause analysis and follow up on CAPA completion.
• Prepare CAPEX or AI project proposal as necessary to improve the quality and food safety programs.
• Oversee work instructions for processes for which operators are responsible and relate directly or indirectly to quality and food safety.
• Site document control coordinator for quality and food safety management system procedures and records and operation work instructions.
• Perform or coordinate food safety related training to employees and management team.
• Support the Food Safety and Quality Laboratory Supervisor and quality team by providing resources necessary to ensure optimal operation of the QC and operations laboratories.
• Perform other duties as assigned Regional Director of Quality.

Decision Making and Accountability

• Develop, implement, and monitor the food safety program to assure compliance with the CFIA Regulations implementing the Safe Food for Canadians Act and US FDA Regulations implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Complies with governmental and company policies, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of program strategies that improve the quality and food safety of products produced. 
• Works independently on responsibilities and will consult with the Regional Director of Quality as needed.

Minimum required Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry or other science-related field.
• Experience: In food manufacturing facility (2-5 years)
• Certifications: Preventive Controls Qualified Individual- Human Food, Food Defense Qualified Individual
• Strong and current knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Food Safety Modernization Act, and Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations, CODEX, EU
• Working knowledge of recognized GFSI benchmarked certification schemes (FSSC22000, BRC, SQF)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, ISO17025)
• Knowledge of published methods (AOAC, AOCS, ASTMS)
• Knowledge and understanding of microbiology in relation to food safety.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in working with people and managing projects.
• Broad knowledge of plant production processes, procedures and equipment

Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, Karl-Fischer, ICP, tintometer, fat extractor, protein analyzer, Rancimat, coulometer, and NIR
• Fluent in English verbal, reading, and writing skills.
• Able to write clear procedures or policies.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner both written and verbal
• Ability to oversee and direct the work of others in a team environment
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure or unexpected timelines. 
• Able to lead and motivate others in cultivating a culture focused on food safety and quality.
• Resourceful and proactive.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and prioritize workload.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Able to interpret data to make decisions.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us