Quality Assurance Manager - Senior

Adecco Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to lead a QA team in North York, ON. This role is responsible for ensuring top-quality and safety standards in food production, implementing quality assurance programs, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in food manufacturing and relevant leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years QA experience in food manufacturing; bakery experience preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing QA teams and programs.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, FSMA, GMP, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor QA team, ensuring a culture of quality and food safety.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Conduct internal and regulatory audits.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP compliance

Quality assurance development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

QA software

Data management tools

Job description

Adecco is actively seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to join our client's team in North York, ON to lead the bakery's QA team and ensure all products meet top-quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role oversees audits, implements food safety programs, and drives continuous improvement across production processes.

• Pay Rate : $95k / year.
• Location : North York, ON
• Job type : Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor QA team; foster a culture of quality and food safety.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, CFIA, FSMA, FSSC 22000 / BRC, and other regulations.
• Lead internal and regulatory audits, including FSSC 22000 programs.
• Oversee product quality, inspections, testing, and customer complaint resolution.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, Maintenance, and Supply Chain for process improvements.
• Analyze quality metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver training on QA protocols, food safety, and GMP compliance.
• Maintain documentation and reports on audits, inspections, and quality performance.

Requirements

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 7-10 years QA experience in food manufacturing; bakery experience an asset.
• Proven leadership managing QA teams and programs.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000 / BRC, FSMA, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading FSSC 22000 internal audits; ISO 45001 audits an asset.
• HACCP, BRC / FSSC 22000, PCQI certifications required; ISO 45001 valued.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in QA software and data management tools.

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