{"podcast":{"title":"That's A Food Job!","slug":"that-s-a-food-job-7044046","podcast_index_feed_id":7044046,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/294296/rss","website_url":"https://foodgrads.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/8/0/b/380bfb3f3bc109c3e55e3c100dce7605/FG_Podcast_Logo.png","author":"FoodGrads","episode_count":129,"summary":"No matter what your passion is, there's a career for everyone in food—and we're here to help you find it! On this podcast, we interview professionals across the food processing sector to uncover the stories behind their unique roles Discover what they do, why they do it and how they are shaping the world of food. Whether you're a student figuring out your next steps, a young professional seeking career guidance, or an industry veteran exploring new opportunities, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey. Join host Veronica Hislop as she speaks with experts from all corners of the food industry. From food scientists to farmers, plant managers to programmers, food safety technicians to skilled trades, supply chain managers to sales, we'll explore a wide range of exciting careers. We're here to celebrate food industry professionals and proudly say—That's a Food Job!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046"},"episode":{"title":"Inside Food Safety Leadership with Marin Pavlic, Director of QA Programs & Compliance at Sofina Food (#109)","slug":"inside-food-safety-leadership-with-marin-pavlic-director-of-qa-programs-compliance-at-sofina-food-109","published_at":"2025-06-16T16:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/inside-food-safety-leadership-with-marin-pavlic-director-of-qa-programs-compliance-at-sofina-food-109","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046","url":"https://foodgradspodcast.libsyn.com/inside-food-safety-leadership-with-marin-pavlic-director-of-qa-programs-compliance-at-sofina-food-109","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodgradspodcast/Marin_Pavlic_Audio_Version.mp3?dest-id=2312504","summary":"Marin Pavlic is the Senior Director of QA Programs & Compliance at Sofina Foods and the current President of the Ontario Food Protection Association (OFPA). With over 15 years of experience in food manufacturing, Marin brings a deep understanding of food safety, team leadership, and regulatory compliance to his work—along with a strong belief in the power of networking and continuous improvement. In this episode of That's a Food Job! , Marin shares how he built his career by learning to trust the expertise of his team, learning adjacent skills and networking within the industry. He discusses the importance of communication and team dynamics, the role of data in driving smarter decisions, and how regulatory changes can be used as a catalyst for growth. We also explore his passion for professional development and his work with OFPA to build community and mentorship across the food sector. If you're interested in food safety careers, building leadership skills, or how to grow in a traditional industry through learning and collaboration, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration. ** Shownotes Marin Pavlic : LinkedIn OFPA: Website / LinkedIn / *** #77– Neha Mehta, Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Coordinator/Supervisor at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. *** SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY FOOD INDUSTRY CAREER TIPS → Sign up for the newsletter *** COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT 📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks) 📜 Get Career Advice (Blog) *** CONNECT 🐦 Connect on Twitter 📸 Connect on Instagram 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 🎵 Connect on TikTok 📹 Subscribe on YouTube *** SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify","meta_description":"Marin Pavlic is the Senior Director of QA Programs & Compliance at Sofina Foods and the current President of the Ontario Food Protection Association (OFPA…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3153,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/episodes/inside-food-safety-leadership-with-marin-pavlic-director-of-qa-programs-compliance-at-sofina-food-109/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/inside-food-safety-leadership-with-marin-pavlic-director-of-qa-programs-compliance-at-sofina-food-109.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}