Senior QA/QC Leader, Multi-Site Food Safety & Compliance

Vitalus Nutrition Inc; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalus Nutrition Inc. in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance & Quality Control to drive risk-based quality and food safety across all plants.

You will lead the Plant Quality Managers and QC Supervisors and shape product release decisions. This role demands hands-on leadership, deep QA/QC expertise, and the ability to build a culture where concerns are raised early. You will set standards, align procedures, and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related field.
• HACCP certification plus Preventive Control Plan and FSSC 22000 training.
• 8+ years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, with 4+ years leading managers or supervisors.
• Calm under pressure with clear, respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Set one standard by aligning procedures, specifications, sampling plans and training across sites.
• Oversee lab operations via QC Supervisor to back each release with data.
• Lead audits readiness for CFIA, FSSC 22000 and customer audits.
• Develop quality leaders and drive root-cause analysis and CAPA across sites.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Food Science / Dairy Science / Microbiology / Chemistry degree

Job description

Vitalus Nutrition Inc. in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance & Quality Control to drive risk-based quality and food safety across all plants.

You will lead the Plant Quality Managers and QC Supervisors and shape product release decisions. This role demands hands-on leadership, deep QA/QC expertise, and the ability to build a culture where concerns are raised early. You will set standards, align procedures, and ensure audit readiness.