Food Safety Manager

Reporting to the QA (Quality Assurance) Manager, the Food Safety Manager is responsible for managing the development, implementation, daily operation, validation, and verification of the Food Safety Program at Cavendish Farms New Annan, Plant 1 and 2.

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and introduction of policies and procedures to support the Sanitation, Safe Quality Foods (SQF) program, and other food safety programs in use, including HACCP, HARPC, Food Defense, and Intentional Adulteration.
• Main contact/liaison with regulatory agencies and auditors: both SQF and customer audits, and internal and facility audits.
• Set standards to ensure food safety and sanitation at all stages of the operation, including receiving, production, packaging, maintenance, engineering, and shipping.
• Assist QA Manager with various site initiatives and act as backup during absences.
• Manage and support the Food Safety Specialists to ensure their success.
• Oversee the customer complaint investigation process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or a related field, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with food safety programs, including HACCP, HARPC, SQF, Food Defense, and Intentional Adulteration.
• Proven experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation best practices.
• Experience in managing and supporting a team, with demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve customer complaints effectively.

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• Health & wellness reimbursements, including gym memberships, fitness classes, or online workout programs.
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable).
• RRSP matching program.
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies.
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Relocation costs (if applicable).

Company Culture:

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.