Senior QA Manager, Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Sofina Foods Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 8% of base salary

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Ontario to lead and maintain QA programs across a federally licensed facility.

You will ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to MPIP/CVS requirements while driving improvements with Operations, Product Management, and Development teams. You will oversee audits, corrective actions, and preventive measures, mentor staff, and coordinate with Corporate QA to manage customer complaints and supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related discipline and 3–5 years proven food safety experience in QA management.
• MPIP certification or ability to manage/inspect evisceration is required.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs for a federally licensed facility.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance programs (MPIP, CVS) and environmental sampling.
• Lead audits, corrective actions, and preventive measures with third parties.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations, Product Management, and Development for new products to meet specs.
• Drive Quality by Process and cost-saving process improvements at the plant level.
• Ensure products meet customer quality expectations and handle complaints with Corporate QA.
• Orient employees on quality, regulatory, and food safety principles.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Food Science

MPIP certification

Tools

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Job description

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Ontario to lead and maintain QA programs across a federally licensed facility.

You will ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to MPIP/CVS requirements while driving improvements with Operations, Product Management, and Development teams. You will oversee audits, corrective actions, and preventive measures, mentor staff, and coordinate with Corporate QA to manage customer complaints and supplier quality.