QA/QC Manager (Food)
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Location
Barrie ON
Barrie ON
Job Title: QA/QC Manager (Food)
Reference #: PFQQON040226
Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time
Employer: International Food Manufacturer
Location: Barrie, ON * Please note that public transit is not available, so you will need your own vehicle for commuting. On-site parking is available.
Starting Date: End of April to May
Training will be provided at the company’s Vancouver facility for the first 3 months.
Probation: 3 months
Work hours: At the initial start-up phase, all employees will work 9:00am - 5:30 pm
In the future, when the operation transitions to a two-line system, a two-shift rotation will be implemented as follows: Early Shift: 7:30am - 4pm, Late Shift: 1pm - 9:30pm
Please note that Production Manager is highly likely to be assigned to the early shift (starting at 5:30am)
(30 min. meal break + 20 min. paid coffee break)
Compensation: $70K-75K/yr (DOE)
Benefits: Group insurance from day 1 (extended health, dental, vision care, prescription drugs) after 3-month probation period
Main Job duties:
- Lead, monitor, and support the daily activities of the QA/QC team to ensure consistent execution of quality and food safety programs across all shifts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s HACCP plan and food safety programs, ensuring compliance with Canadian (CFIA/SFCR) and US (FDA/FSMA) regulations, as well as GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC).
- Manage and lead all internal and external audits and inspections; ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Monitor, verify, and enforce GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen control, and regulatory policies throughout the facility.
- Investigate deviations, quality incidents, customer complaints, and food safety issues; identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing trends, conducting risk assessments, and implementing improvements to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
- Maintain and oversee the quality document control system; ensure all records and documentation are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
- Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to QA/QC staff; ensure all team members are knowledgeable in HACCP, food safety, and quality procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sanitation, R&D, and supply chain to resolve quality concerns and support product development.
- Maintain, update, and enforce QA/QC policies, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and training materials.
- Track and report on key quality metrics (KPIs), audit findings, and improvement progress to senior leadership.
- May be required to assist on the production line during emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Able to participate an internal training at the company’s Vancouver facility for the first 3 months (or more if necessary).
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field an asset.
- HACCP certification required; PCQI certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GFSI standards, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation practices.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a QA/QC team and fostering a culture of accountability and quality.
- Proficient in root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and process improvement.
- Experience with quality systems and document control platforms (e.g., Trace Gains, Safety Chain, or equivalent).
- Experience in document management, including updating quality documents, procedures, and records.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a production environment (temperature variations, noise, standing/walking for extended periods).
- Availability to work flexible hours/weekends as needed to meet operational demands.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada – No visa support from the employer
*Please apply only if you possess all of the requirements
* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Reference #: PFQQON040226
Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time
Employer: International Food Manufacturer
Location: Barrie, ON * Please note that public transit is not available, so you will need your own vehicle for commuting. On-site parking is available.
Starting Date: End of April to May
Training will be provided at the company’s Vancouver facility for the first 3 months.
Probation: 3 months
Work hours: At the initial start-up phase, all employees will work 9:00am - 5:30 pm
In the future, when the operation transitions to a two-line system, a two-shift rotation will be implemented as follows: Early Shift: 7:30am - 4pm, Late Shift: 1pm - 9:30pm
Please note that Production Manager is highly likely to be assigned to the early shift (starting at 5:30am)
(30 min. meal break + 20 min. paid coffee break)
Compensation: $70K-75K/yr (DOE)
Benefits: Group insurance from day 1 (extended health, dental, vision care, prescription drugs) after 3-month probation period
Main Job duties:
- Lead, monitor, and support the daily activities of the QA/QC team to ensure consistent execution of quality and food safety programs across all shifts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s HACCP plan and food safety programs, ensuring compliance with Canadian (CFIA/SFCR) and US (FDA/FSMA) regulations, as well as GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC).
- Manage and lead all internal and external audits and inspections; ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Monitor, verify, and enforce GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen control, and regulatory policies throughout the facility.
- Investigate deviations, quality incidents, customer complaints, and food safety issues; identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing trends, conducting risk assessments, and implementing improvements to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
- Maintain and oversee the quality document control system; ensure all records and documentation are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
- Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to QA/QC staff; ensure all team members are knowledgeable in HACCP, food safety, and quality procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sanitation, R&D, and supply chain to resolve quality concerns and support product development.
- Maintain, update, and enforce QA/QC policies, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and training materials.
- Track and report on key quality metrics (KPIs), audit findings, and improvement progress to senior leadership.
- May be required to assist on the production line during emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Able to participate an internal training at the company’s Vancouver facility for the first 3 months (or more if necessary).
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field an asset.
- HACCP certification required; PCQI certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GFSI standards, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation practices.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a QA/QC team and fostering a culture of accountability and quality.
- Proficient in root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and process improvement.
- Experience with quality systems and document control platforms (e.g., Trace Gains, Safety Chain, or equivalent).
- Experience in document management, including updating quality documents, procedures, and records.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a production environment (temperature variations, noise, standing/walking for extended periods).
- Availability to work flexible hours/weekends as needed to meet operational demands.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada – No visa support from the employer
*Please apply only if you possess all of the requirements
* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.