FSQ Specialist

 Requisition ID: 44194 Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role.The FSQ Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring finished product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within the manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for product hold and release activities, quality systems administration, documentation control, net contents compliance, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The FSQ Specialist works closely with Quality, Operations, and Warehouse teams to identify, solve, and prevent quality-related issues while supporting food safety and quality management systems. What you’ll be doing.Manage finished product hold and release activities, including review and disposition of held products and rework documentation.Track and report non-conforming inventory and key departmental quality performance metrics.Support traceability, withdrawal, and recall processes, including participation in traceability exercises.Serve as the SAP QM Super User, supporting quality data management, inspection plans, release coordination, and master data maintenance.Act as the Intelex Quality Super User, providing system expertise, training, and audit support.Own document control processes, ensuring plant procedures and records meet corporate and audit requirements.Support net contents compliance by maintaining systems, analyzing lot summary reports, and reporting results.Oversee batch status activities and hold/release processes within warehouse management systems.Conduct GMP, HACCP, procedural, and documentation audits on the production floor.Provide coaching and training to team members while identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting quality-related projects.Maintain consumer complaint awareness and assist with sample shipments and special projects.Support flexible operational requirements, including occasional coverage of off-shift activities when needed. What you’ll need to be successful.Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.1 to 3 years of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience within the food industry preferred (internship experience will be considered).Strong understanding of food safety systems, HACCP principles, and food regulatory requirements.Knowledge of statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental data.Sound mathematical aptitude and foundational food science knowledge.Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and food production environments.Experience with SAP, particularly SAP QM, preferred.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.Proven ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Excellent communication, training, and collaboration skills. About the team.The FSQ Specialist is a key member of the Food Safety & Quality team and works closely with Production, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement partners. This role serves as a subject matter expert for quality systems, compliance, and product release processes while helping drive a culture of food safety, quality, and operational excellence across the facility. About McCain.Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. AI & Digital Capabilities.At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture. The McCain experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details. Compensation Package:  -  Starting at 26.17 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts  The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.