Quality Assurance Manager

Richardson International Limited; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager at our Barrhead, AB location to supervise the QA program, ensure food safety and quality, and lead the QA team. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will address non-conformances, collaborate with Corporate QA, and drive continuous improvements.

You will oversee unionized staff, implement procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance while leveraging HACCP, ISO standards and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in core science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry) or food science.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Level 1 HACCP certification required, Level 2 preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with lab policies, SOPs, preparing budgets.
• Able to analyze and interpret data and manage regulatory & safety issues.
• Experience in Health & Safety and ISO systems.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience in the oils and fats industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a member of the Products plant leadership team and act as a resource to the Division with respect to Quality and Food Safety
• Ensure all food safety and quality related procedures are implemented effectively with minimal non-conformance and business interruption to plant operations
• Identify, report, investigate and correct all non-conformances including responding to customer complaints
• Provide effective leadership to the QA technical team including development, training, performance monitoring and coaching
• Liaise with other departments and stakeholders including Corporate Quality Assurance regarding Quality and Food Safety matters
• Participate in other projects as assigned and provide advice and support regarding QA and Food Safety
• Develop, monitor and take actions as required to achieve QA goals and objectives
• Make a positive contribution to continuous improvement of the plant operations

Skills

HACCP

Lab supervision

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Health & Safety

ISO systems

Leadership

Education

Science degree (biology/chemistry/biochemistry) or food science

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For 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 and has more than 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager at our Barrhead, AB location. Reporting to the Director of Operations, Richardson Oilseed Products, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for all aspects of supervision of the Products Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA) program including the direct supervision of unionized employees to meet the stated goals and objectives of the QA Department.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a member of the Products plant leadership team and act as a resource to the Division with respect to Quality and Food Safety
• Ensure all food safety and quality related procedures are implemented effectively with minimal non-conformance and business interruption to plant operations
• Identify, report, investigate and correct all non-conformances including responding to customer complaints
• Provide effective leadership to the QA technical team including development, training, performance monitoring and coaching
• Liaise with other departments and stakeholders including Corporate Quality Assurance regarding Quality and Food Safety matters
• Participate in other projects as assigned and provide advice and support regarding QA and Food Safety
• Develop, monitor and take actions as required to achieve QA goals and objectives
• Make a positive contribution to continuous improvement of the plant operations

Qualifications

• A degree in core science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry) or food science
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment
• Level 1 HACCP required, Level 2 preferred
• A minimum of 2-years supervisory experience
• Familiar with implementation of lab policies, SOP’s, preparing budgets
• Able to analyze and interpret data and manage regulatory & safety issues
• Experience with Health & Safety and ISO systems
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience in the oils and fats industry is considered an asset

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

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

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.