Director – Quality and Food Safety

FMS Fresh; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Dental coverage

Employer-paid portion

Job summary

FMS Fresh in Quebec invites applications for a Director – Quality and Food Safety to lead our quality programs across production, packaging, and storage. You will supervise the Quality team, coordinate audits, and drive CAPA to ensure product integrity.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years in QA in the food industry, strong regulatory knowledge, and French fluency. Spanish is an asset. This role offers growth opportunities within a growing family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Food Science, Microbiology, Agronomy, or related field.
• 3+ years in a quality assurance role in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and audits.
• Experience supervising a team in an operational setting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• French fluency; knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and food safety programs across production, packaging, storage operations.
• Supervise the Quality team, coordinate audits and inspections.
• Prepare and ensure audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and operations to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality indicators and customer complaints to drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Audit coordination

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

French fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit management software

Job description

Working at Produits Frais FMS is about much more than growing vegetables. It means being part of a team that cultivates innovation, agility, and collaboration in a warm and stimulating environment. As a growing family-owned company, we are a key player in Quebec’s vegetable industry. Through our fully integrated operations—from production to packaging and distribution—and with the support of the latest technologies, we are building a sustainable, forward-looking agricultural business.

We are looking for a Director – Quality and Food Safety who is recognized for their thoroughness, organizational skills, and ability to engage teams around best practices. This role combines leadership, operational presence, and continuous improvement to ensure the compliance of our products and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory programs across production, packaging, and storage operations.
• Supervise the Quality team, coordinate inspection activities, on-site audits, and follow-up on non-conformities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and ensure the successful completion of audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with production, logistics, and operations teams to quickly resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality indicators, customer complaints, and observed trends to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a quality assurance role within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, audits, and quality management systems.
• Experience supervising a team and managing priorities in an operational environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluency in spoken and written French.
• Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and dynamic work environment
• Comprehensive group insurance plan, including dental coverage, with 50% of the premiums paid by the employer
• A modern, welcoming country setting away from traffic
• Company-organized social activities
• Learning and development opportunities

If you are looking for more than just a job—a true opportunity to make an impact we have a place for you!