Who We Are: Rubicon Food products limited manufactures and distributes leading brands; Rubicon (exotic soft juice drinks) and Shana (authentic frozen food). Our business in North America is the global growth engine of Rubicon, with exports to UAE, Africa, South Asia, Far East and Australia. Our objective for the Canadian region is to double turnover every three years. And our success depends on dedicated employees that live our motto: Making Life More Exotic. OPPORTUNITY We're currently accepting applications for the position of Quality Control Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all quality control matters and working closely with the production department to ensure all products produced meet industry and governing body standards. The Quality Control Manager takes ownership with regards to the quality assurance system, raw material and finished product quality, as well as SOPs and GMP to ensure quality is maintained during production.

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with food safety standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Ensure quality assurance system compliance with GMP, HACCP, and all certifications (e.g. Kosher, Organic, etc.)
- Oversee HACCP programs, GMP compliance, allergen management, sanitation, and quality control procedures
- Ensure compliance with GFSI-recognized standards, including SQF and BRCGS.
- Manage incoming raw material inspections, supplier quality assessments, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Lead investigations into customer complaints, foreign material incidents, product deviations, and non-conformances.
- Conduct root-cause analyses and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
- Coordinate internal, customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.
- Manage product traceability, mock recalls, and mass-balance exercises.
- Monitor quality performance indicators, analyze trends, and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Collaborate with production, sanitation, warehouse, procurement, and other departments to resolve quality issues and promote a strong food safety culture.




- Provide operational support outside regular business hours when required.
- Lead, coach, train, and develop QC technicians and production personnel.
- Manage all food safety audit preparation and execution.
- Ensure quality control compliance of all production batches.
- Ensuring report generation and maintenance.
- Ensuring adherence to SOPs before, during, and after production.
- Performing sample checks and raw material inspection before releasing to production.
- Managing customer concerns with a maximum of 48-hour turnaround.
- Any other responsibilities that the business demands. QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTITUDES
- BS (required), MS or Ph.
D. (preferred) in Quality Assurance & Control Management, Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field, with 10+ years of food industry quality assurance. Must have minimum 5 years’ experience in the beverages sector.
- Previous supervisory or people-management experience, including training, coaching, and performance management.
- Strong practical experience in aseptic beverage manufacturing, preferably with Tetra Pak equipment, including pasteurization, sterilization, commercial sterility, microbiological control, and aseptic packaging integrity.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing quality problems directly on the production floor, identify root causes, and implement effective, sustainable corrective actions.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems for long shelf-life products, laboratory operations, product traceability, and allergen control.
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and GFSI-recognized food safety standards such as SQF and BRCGS.
- Experience with supplier quality management and non-conformance investigations.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Power BI is an asset.




- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to operational needs as required.
- Strong organization, documentation, and process management skills.
- Generation and maintenance of quality SOPs and ability to train production and quality control employees to adhere to standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise experienced quality control laboratory technicians.
- Ability to interpret and adhere to Canadian and US food regulations and guidelines.
- Strong bias for action and results-oriented, with a company
- and team-first mentality.

We Offer

- Competitive wages with opportunities for growth opportunities;
- Comprehensive benefits package through Canada Life
- On-site parking
- Paid time-off
- Participation in company & site events. Compensation
- $80,000
- $90,000 per year.
- Schedule
- On-Site, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, hours may vary based on business needs. Rubicon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Rubicon Food Products Limited is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable legislation. AI Use in the Recruitment Process Rubicon Food Products Limited does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make hiring or employment decisions. Candidates are evaluated by members of our recruitment and hiring teams based on their qualifications, experience, skills, and suitability for the position.

Job Type
Full-time Permanent Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with Rubicon Food Products Limited. Posted Date: Oct, 2026 Closing Date: Nov 2026 Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Advantages:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care Work

Location:
In person

📌 QC Manager (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Rubicon Food Products
📍 Richmond Hill