Quality Assurance Manager

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

RRSP Matching

Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) Milling in Vanscoy, SK is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA programs, ensure regulatory and customer specifications, and drive continuous improvement across flour products. You will report to the Operations Manager and oversee audits, development processes, and supplier quality initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology and at least 3 years of supervisory QA experience in flour milling or

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory QA role in flour milling or grain processing.
• Experience with BRC, FSMA and SFCR training.
• Experience with QA testing rheological and end-use applications.
• Knowledge of Pulse Fractions is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead HAACP program and act as HAACP team leader.
• Maintain BRC/GFSI certification.
• Drive QA initiatives and supplier quality programs.
• Perform internal QA audits per policies.
• Collaborate with technical sales to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop QA program for monitoring supplier quality and audits.
• Support new product development and Lean/Six Sigma integration.
• Coach staff on quality methods.
• Create QA documentation and training needs assessment.
• Ensure compliance with standards and liaise with customer auditors.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Quality auditing

Continuous improvement

Education

Food Science degree

Chemistry degree

Microbiology degree

Tools

Flour mill lab equipment

Rheology testing

End-use testing

Job description

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: P&H Milling
Location: Vanscoy, SK

Your Team

P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.

Want to know more? Start here: P&H Milling Group | Parrish & Heimbecker

The Role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our P&H Milling team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role ensures compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. Responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance programs, managing new product development processes, establishing performance and audit controls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and product quality.

Day to Day

• Manage the HAACP safety program, act as a HAACP team leader.
• Responsible for maintaining BRC/GFSI certification.
• Provide leadership developing and directing QA and quality improvement initiatives for all company products and services.
• Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate with technical sales representatives to ensure full customer satisfaction with products and services.
• Establish and maintain a QA program for monitoring supplier quality, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers.
• Support new product development, SRED projects, and continuous improvement and by integrating quality control tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) into processes.
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement.
• Act as liaison with customer auditors and assume responsibility for ensuring corrective actions with customer specifications.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Coach staff to adopt and incorporate quality methods into their work.
• Create and maintain QA control documentation.
• Identify relevant QA training needs and opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of direct work experience in a Supervisory role in QA systems, regulations, guidelines, and associated standards preferably in flour milling or grain processing industry.
• Working knowledge and experience using flour mill lab equipment and in various testing including rheological and end use applications.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Pulse Fractions is an asset
• Training in BRC, FSMA and/or SFCR (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations)
• Training or certifications in baking science and technology
• Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors, customers, and internal departments.

Why Join Us

At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

Benefits

At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program