At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the FSQ team to ensure food safety and quality in our Winnipeg plant.
- Company: Join General Mills, makers of beloved Pillsbury Pizza Pops, in a diverse team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and strategic influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, or Food Science; 7+ years experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At General Mills Winnipeg, you’ll be part of the team that proudly makes Pillsbury Pizza Pops for Canadians. You’ll join a welcoming, culturally diverse team, with more than 15 languages represented across the plant. At General Mills, we believe in growth—for our business, our communities and especially our people. If you’re ready to learn new skills, take on challenges, contribute to a safety-first culture and build a meaningful career, Winnipeg is a great place to start and grow.
The Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Manager will have the responsibility of leading the FSQ team and serve as the subject matter expert on the plant leadership team to provide strategic direction and tactical insights on all matters of quality, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. The plant has a flexible run schedule with our process operating at 5-7 days a week – the coordination between sanitation, operations, and maintenance activities is critical. The FSQ Manager will have functional responsibilities and be expected to set directions for the entire plant, not just food safety and quality.
As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, the FSQ manager will get the opportunity to set strategic directions for the business and plant as well. This position is a 6 Month to Year Term for a leave.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead all aspects of Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory, and Sanitation within the facility.
- Provide organizational and personal leadership for the plant and the FSQ organization, to deliver against its core mission and key measurables.
- Lead development of the FSQ team (comprised of support and senior team members) and plant employees.
- Provide leadership in making quality & regulatory decisions that balance business needs, while ensuring consumer safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Be the key regulatory contact for the plant with Federal and Provincial regulators.
- Provide leadership and have accountability for sanitary performance of plant.
- Delivery on all core tactical accountabilities of an FSQ Manager: maintain balanced budget, manage lab, address personnel issues, ensure a safe & positive work environment.
- Provide leadership in food safety and sanitation program management.
- Provide leadership and technical support in the areas of Quality Management with an emphasis on customer requirements, continuous product quality, and productivity improvement.
- Initiate product and process improvements through the use of CI tools.
- Manage issues with non-conforming products to assure proper control, minimize losses and provide analysis to eliminate future occurrences.
- Ensure training in all areas of Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality is robust and executed.
- Interface and effectively communicate with peer plants, other functions, and central resources.
- Contribute as an integral part of the plant leadership team to drive the plant strategy and culture.
- Model the Company’s Behaviors and Values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering, Technical, or Food Science Bachelor’s degree required, or commensurate experience will be considered.
- 7 + years of relevant experience in a manufacturing plant or working in relevant experiences.
- Expertise on food safety and quality systems for manufacturing, including General Mills’ internal policies and standards and relevant audit schemes.
- Ability to influence stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver results through others by managing support staff employees and/or leading cross-functional teams.
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other applicable experience.
- Problem Solving Expertise is a plus.
- Quality tools like PMO, Regulatory, and/or Dairy experience is a plus.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills.
- Desire to work cross functionally with all plant functions to support plant operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong manufacturing background and a strong knowledge of Quality and Food Safety systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to experiment, assess risks and make data-based recommendations and decisions.
- Strong productive discourse and conflict management skills.
FSQ Manager in Winnipeg employer: General Mills, Inc.
At General Mills, we are committed to creating beloved food products while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. As a Sr. Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer, you will thrive in an environment that values collaboration, employee growth, and safety, all while being part of a team dedicated to excellence in the food industry. With competitive benefits and a focus on personal and professional development, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive workplace.
