Food Safety Lead

Position Title:
Food Safety Lead
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Position Location:
Hastings
Requisition ID:
33526
About McCain:

At McCain, we're feeding the world:
from French fries to Pizzas, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!
Why join the McCain family:

Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.
Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.
Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.
About The Team:

Reporting to the Quality and Environmental Manager, this role will be responsible and accountable for food safety and quality systems including foreign material, equipment control, pest control along with supporting the quality and environmental management systems.
About The Role:

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.
Champion/coach/improve H&S culture and ensuring compliance within the Production Department
Conduct Behaviour Observation Surveys as directed
Key member of the Quality team, responsible for implementation and sustainment of all continuous improvement activities
A 'hands on' approach to delivering Quality training to staff as required
To ensure all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the plant are compliant with Local body, Legislative and Corporate requirements
HACCP, GMP and Quality System programmes auditing team member
To prevent pollution and protect the environment within the site boundaries
Lead and audit various site programs including:
foreign material, equipment validation and calibration, pest management, environmental monitoring
Participate in the site internal audit program
Leadership Principles:

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.
Accountabilities:

Knowledge:

Background in food processing/manufacturing
Previous Quality Technologist experience in an FMCG environment
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), Safety, HACCP and Quality Systems
Previous experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
Previous experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of a Quality system (preferred ISO and HACCP)
Skills:

People and communication skills (across multiple departments and all levels of personnel)
The ability to identify potential problems and provide solutions within their scope of responsibility
A strong determination to succeed, be highly motivated and have a willingness to learn and ultimately progress
The McCain Experience:

We are McCain:
this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually-your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family:
Quality & Food Safety
Division:
ANZ
Department:
Hastings Quality
Location(s):
NZ - New Zealand :
Hawke's Bay :
Company:
McCain Foods (NZ) Limited
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