Quality and Food Safety Supervisor Manufacturing Scarborough, ON

Bimbo Canada, Limited.; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baking company in Scarborough is seeking a QFS Supervisor to ensure superior quality in products. Responsibilities include monitoring quality systems, conducting internal audits, and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of food quality assurance experience and a degree in Food Science. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment, reinforcing the company's commitment to quality and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Quality Assurance preferably in the food industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Systems, Regulation, Sanitation, GFSI, and FSMA.
• Moderate to high level of computer skills, including data analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tools and methods deliver Superior Quality Always.
• Monitor and verify effective training on quality and food safety programs.
• Conduct internal audits related to food safety and quality system.

Skills

Leadership values

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

B.Sc in Food Science or equivalent

Tools

Statistical Process Control

Job description

About Us

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, such as Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery – we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements

The QFS Supervisor must demonstrate leadership values and have strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. The QFS Supervisor must identify and take action to ensure Superior Quality Always of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures right tools, systems and methods are used by the QFS team and plant personnel to always deliver SQA and safe products.
• Monitors and verifies that the plant’s master training file is effective, and all associates go through all required training in a timely manner. Ensures that training on quality and food safety programs includes quality or food safety trends specific to the plant from previous year(s).
• Monitors supplier and ingredient non‑conformance system to ensure follow‑up from suppliers, involves internal stakeholders and escalates if issues are not being resolved to prevent recurrence of non‑conformities.
• Has an excellent understanding of the GB Global QFS Standards. Verifies that the quality and food safety documentation is up to date at plant level, including product specifications and formulas.
• Monitors and verifies compliance by thorough review of all records, including GB standard assessments linked to our quality and food safety system. Follows up accordingly in case of non‑conformances to ensure plans/CAPA are issued for each.
• Conducts periodic internal audits related to the food safety and quality system of our plants, Supplier and Co‑Manufacturing plants (if needed). Leads the plant team during internal, third‑party or government inspections and audits.
• Actively engaged in Corporate Product scoring. Ensures CAPA are complete and effective for red and yellow scores.
• Promotes culture of continuous improvement for the KPIs, day‑to‑day activities connected to QFS.
• Promotes sharing QFS best practices amongst the BC bakeries.
• Follows up on plant customer and consumer complaints. Drives reduction and elimination of consumer complaints trends.
• Participates in investigations to determine and address root causes during FSI, quality failures, vendor (ingredient & packaging) related incidents to assure proper investigation, root cause analysis and resolution.
• Participates in QFS Projects that involve cross‑functional teams for BC.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and training to plant associates to achieve plant QFS goals.
• Shares QFS KPI with cross‑functional teams as per assigned frequencies. Drives improvements based on the KPI results with responsible functions.
• Interacts with customers (i.e., Food Service and Retailers) to drive improvements and resolve any potential QFS concerns.

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Quality Assurance preferably in the food industry, with in‑depth knowledge of Quality Systems, Regulation, Sanitation, GFSI (e.g., BRC, SQF) and FSMA (PCQI).
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control.
• B.Sc in Food Science or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
• Must be team oriented and have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and develop direct reports and skills to train and motivate associates at the bakery floor level as well.
• Must have a moderate to high level of computer skills, including data analysis and report writing of recommendations for corrective actions.

Compensation

The annual salary range for applicants is: $70,000 – $85,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from the posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities

Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation

Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way

We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

Additional Recognition

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people‑first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR). This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

Join Now

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your Journey

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

Application Note

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) 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.

Equal Opportunity

Bimbo Canada 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.

Accessibility

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [e-mail].