Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

Our client, in the food industry is looking for a Corporate Quality Assurance Manager to join the team. This candidate will be reporting to the Director QA & Regulatory Affairs and responsible for leading the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous adherence to provincial and federal regulations and programs.
• Collaborate with the QC Supervisor to deliver necessary training to all plant personnel, in matters related to Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Offer clear guidance and direction for both scheduled and unscheduled reviews of the Food Safety System, including Preventive Control Plans, HACCP Plans, and Pre-requisite Programs.
• Take the lead in Food Safety and Quality audits conducted by customers, governmental agencies, or third parties.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and other departments to develop and uphold robust Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct annual internal audits for Food Safety and Quality, and communicate the findings to plant management.
• Aid the plant in preparing for and successfully concluding customer, governmental, and third-party audits by inspecting facilities, conducting preparatory meetings, leading audit sessions, and effectively communicating results.
• Implement and enforce compliance with all aspects of the Quality Systems and Food Safety Systems.

Qualifications:

• SQF Practitioner certificate.
• Formal HACCP training from a recognized training facility.
• Bachelor in Food Science, or a related discipline (Microbiology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology).
• Food experience highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years in a Quality Management or Middle Management position in a Quality Control or testing environment is required.