The Food Safety Manager is responsible for driving food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across Vancouver. This role is responsible for developing and executing robust FSMA and food safety programs, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. With a focus on risk mitigation, team development, and stakeholder alignment, this position plays a critical role in safeguarding product quality and enhancing organizational performance. Lead plant teams in conducting risk assessments and developing comprehensive food safety and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) plans. Continuously evaluate and enhance preventive controls based on risk assessments. Manage food safety/quality priorities and coordinate relevant training programs. Oversee and /or conduct root cause analyses (RCA) for food safety incidents, ensure timely implementation of corrective actions as needed. Oversee and ensure full compliance with all applicable food safety regulations at the federal, state/provincial, and local levels. Identify and mitigate biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the production process. Oversee GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certification efforts and ensure ongoing compliance. Team Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead and develop a high-performing team to resolve daily operational challenges and achieve both short- and long-term performance objectives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Motivate and inspire team members to meet and exceed operational goals. Communicate effectively across departments to support issue resolution and process optimization. Administer company policies and procedures and lead the implementation of strategic initiatives. Training & Communication Deliver impactful presentations and conduct formal training sessions to enhance team capabilities. Strengthen team communication and engagement through proactive leadership and feedback mechanisms. Encourage creative problem-solving and agile thinking within the team. Strategic Reporting & Stakeholder Alignment Prepare and present data-driven reports, offering insights and actionable recommendations. Align key stakeholders on the development and execution of preventive controls to uphold food safety standards. Communicate risks, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations to senior leaders, which enable timely, proactive responses to evolving regulatory requirements. Define, implement, and maintain management systems and processes to ensure sustained FSMA compliance.