Overview

Join our agile team as a Food Safety/Quality Assurance (QA) Manager and lead the charge in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality control, and compliance across our manufacturing processes. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of quality management, implement rigorous food safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help us deliver safe, top-quality products to consumers while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability throughout our operations.

Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety and quality assurance programs aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead internal audits and inspections to ensure adherence to quality control procedures and identify areas for improvement.
- Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality inspection criteria and safety standards at every stage of production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project management initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and safety protocols.
- Analyze data from quality management systems to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for process optimization.
- Train and mentor staff on QA/QC procedures, food safety regulations, and best practices in quality assurance.




- Manage documentation related to quality inspections, compliance reports, and corrective actions to ensure transparency and traceability.

Requirements

- Proven experience in manufacturing environments with a strong focus on food safety, quality control, and quality assurance practices.
- Demonstrated analysis skills to interpret complex data sets and implement effective solutions.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and other relevant regulations.
- Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for training teams, conducting audits, and reporting findings clearly.
- Ability to lead continuous improvement efforts within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Management or related field; certifications such as SQF (Safe Quality Food) or ISO 22000 are a plus.

Join us in shaping the future of food safety by ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and integrity! Pay: $61,701.12-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Safety/QA Manager (Red Deer)
🏢 Permolex
📍 Red Deer