Director of Quality & Food SafetyGroundswell Food Group, Inc (DBA Mitsoh)Location: Leduc, AlbertaReports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)About MitsohMitsoh is building a new generation of clean-protein foods rooted in tradition and made for up-to-date lifestyles. We are committed to producing safe, consistent, high-quality products while operating under world-class food safety and quality systems aligned with GFSI-recognized standards.Position OverviewThe Director of Quality & Food Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving Mitsoh's Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Program across all operations. This role has the authority to stop production or prevent product shipment whenever food safety or product quality standards are at risk and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Product Development, and external manufacturing partners.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).Maintain GFSI-recognized certification programs (SQF, BRCGS or equivalent).Lead HACCP, Preventive Controls, allergen management, sanitation, environmental monitoring, food defense, food fraud, recall readiness, and crisis management.Ensure compliance with CFIA, SFCR, Health Canada, FDA (where applicable), and customer requirements.Manage supplier approval, supplier audits, co-manufacturer quality, and corrective actions.Establish manufacturing quality standards and lead CAPA investigations.Partner on new product commercialization, approving ingredients, labels, specifications,



and packaging.Oversee laboratory testing programs and approve product release.Lead packaging quality initiatives and continuous improvement projects.Manage customer complaints, customer audits, and retailer quality requirements.Maintain complete product traceability and lot control systems.Develop quality KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.Build and mentor the Quality team while fostering a company-wide food safety culture.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or related discipline.5+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in food manufacturing.Experience in GFSI-certified facilities (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or equivalent).HACCP certification required; PCQI and Internal Auditor certifications are assets.RTE meat manufacturing an assetExperience leading certification, customer, and regulatory audits.Core CompetenciesFood Safety LeadershipQuality Management SystemsHACCP & Preventive ControlsSupplier & Co-Manufacturer QualityProduct CommercializationAudit ManagementTraceability & Recall ReadinessContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional LeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsGFSI Audit ScoresCustomer Complaint RateCost of Poor QualityFirst Pass QualityCAPA Closure TimeSupplier Quality PerformanceEnvironmental Monitoring ResultsRecall ReadinessInternal Audit ComplianceWhat We're Looking ForMitsoh is looking for a quality leader who believes food safety is non-negotiable and understands that quality is a competitive advantage. The successful candidate will build systems that scale, foster a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility, and ensure every Mitsoh product consistently meets the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consumer trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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