FSQA Plant Leader – Ignite Quality & Compliance

Riverside-Natural-Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is seeking a senior FSQA leader to own the plant’s Food Safety and Quality Management System. You will drive audits (BRC, CFIA, FDA, GFCO) and partner cross-functionally to deliver safe, high‑quality products.

You will mentor the FSQA team, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance continuous improvement across processes, products and sensory specs, all while upholding Riverside’s values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology with 7+ years in food safety/quality.
• Strong GMP, HACCP, BRC knowledge and audit leadership experience.
• Understand Canada/US regulations and process capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Safety & Quality Management System for the assigned plant.
• Drive continuous improvement and meet external audits (BRC, CFIA, FDA, GFCO, Kosher, Organic).
• Coordinate audits and develop corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Build strong relationships with Private Label customers and internal departments.
• Coach and develop FSQA staff; manage hiring, performance, and discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Food Science & Technology

GFSI Certification

PCQI Certification

HACCP Certification

Job description

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is seeking a senior FSQA leader to own the plant’s Food Safety and Quality Management System. You will drive audits (BRC, CFIA, FDA, GFCO) and partner cross-functionally to deliver safe, high‑quality products.

You will mentor the FSQA team, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance continuous improvement across processes, products and sensory specs, all while upholding Riverside’s values.