At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead food safety and quality initiatives while ensuring compliance and consumer safety.
- Company: Join General Mills, a leader in the food industry with a mission to create beloved products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse team culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality for iconic Canadian products.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, or Food Science; 7+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Company Overview: We exist to make food the world loves. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
Position Overview: Food Safety Quality (FSQ) Manager
Why Join Our Team: 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.
As Part Of Our Leadership Team, You Will:
- Lead the FSQ team and serve as the subject matter expert on the plant leadership team.
- Provide strategic direction and tactical insights on all matters of quality, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
- Set directions for the entire plant, not just food safety and quality.
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.
- Lead development of the FSQ team and plant employees.
- Provide leadership in making quality & regulatory decisions that balance business needs while ensuring consumer safety and compliance.
- Be the key regulatory contact for the plant with Federal and Provincial regulators.
- Ensure training in all areas of Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality is robust and executed.
- Contribute as an integral part of the plant leadership team to drive the plant strategy and culture.
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.
- Expertise on food safety and quality systems for manufacturing.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results through others.
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong manufacturing background and knowledge of Quality and Food Safety systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to experiment, assess risks and make data-based recommendations.
FSQ Manager in Winnipeg employer: General Mills
At General Mills, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. As an Associate Brand Manager in our Canadian Snacks team, you'll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages you to explore new ideas. With competitive benefits, a focus on employee well-being, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
