Quality Management System (QMS) Manager

Dessert Holdings; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings seeks a QMS Manager in London, Ontario, focused on developing and maintaining the Quality Management System. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, managing documentation, and training staff. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and have over 5 years of experience in quality management systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QMS management.
• Experience with GFSI programs (BRC, SQF).
• Ability to manage and train teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GFSI audits and manage document control.
• Conduct routine assessments for compliance.
• Train and manage a growing team of QMS Coordinators.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a QMS Manager to join our team, based out of London, Ontario. This individual will focus on the development and maintenance of the Company's Quality Management System and manage ingredient identity claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide support for GFSI audits for all Company locations, including completion of risk assessments and validations.
• Conduct routine appraisals of the QMS to ensure compliance with BRC, SQF, FSSC22000, RSPO, gluten-free, fairtrade, and other standards and regulations.
• Participate in and support customer audits, mock recalls, internal audits, etc. at Company facilities, including follow-up of corrective actions, as needed, and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• Act as gate keeper for document controls, ensuring corporate documents are maintained, current, and accurate in the system.
• Manage and train a growing team of QMS Coordinators, including training and developing their skillsets.
• Manage ingredient identity claims and gluten-free, organic, Kosher, and non-GMO programs.
• Create, update, and maintain ingredient and packaging material vulnerability assessments.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to management licenses and certifications are in good standing.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Food Science, Food Safety Management, Quality Management, or related fields
• At least 5+ years of experience working with/managing a QMS
• Prior experience managing others, including training and developing new skills
• Prior experience and expertise with GFSI programs (BRC, SQF, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, RSPO, fairtrade, US/Canada/international, Kosher, Gluten-free requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including SharePoint, Adobe tools, ERP, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and plan multiple activities, set goals, meet timelines and objectives
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 35% within North America (US/Canada), including working in office, laboratory, and production environments
  
  

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About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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