Food Safety & Quality Management Specialist

Richardson International; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Safety & Quality Management Specialist to join their Quality Assurance team in Winnipeg. This role is pivotal in maintaining food safety and quality management systems, conducting audits, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The company offers a competitive compensation package, emphasizing career development and a commitment to diversity. If you are driven, motivated, and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or 2 years' experience in QA and food safety.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA and Food Safety systems, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead internal food safety audits and report findings.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Quality Assurance (QA)

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Science or related field

2 years' experience in QA and food safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food Safety Management Systems

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 3,500 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Food Safety & Quality Management Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team in Winnipeg, MB. This position is responsible for maintaining food safety and quality management preventative controls and programs, conducting audits to ensure compliance, and providing support to technical teams at the facilities as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to provide QA and Food Safety info, data, and documentation to meet customer and regulatory needs
2. Manage Corporate QA and Food Safety systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and certification standards
3. Partner with Sales and Operations teams to ensure effective Food Safety preventive controls and programs
4. Review food product labels, file regulatory registrations, and maintain Food Safety Document Control system
5. Lead internal food safety audits at processing plants and report findings to leadership
6. Stay up-to-date with food safety regulations, ensuring corporate systems remain compliant

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Science or related field, or two years' experience in QA and food safety
2. Knowledge of food safety, QA, and food defense systems and practices
3. Driven, motivated, and team-oriented with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
4. Strong leadership skills with excellent communication, analytical, and investigative abilities
5. Familiarity with Food Manufacturing (Oat Flaking, Wheat Flour, Edible Oils) is a plus
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and food safety management

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by April 27, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.