Lead food manufacturing quality assurance for Loblaw Control Brands, applying process validation and technical risk assessment across Canadian retail initiatives.
As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you will independently lead assigned workstreams within cross-functional initiatives. You will assess product, process, site, and supplier changes while partnering with Product Development, Sourcing, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and suppliers. Your work protects food safety, quality, consumer experience, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead QA workstreams for manufacturing and supplier transitions
Assess technical risks and recommend go/no-go criteria
Lead factory trials and commercial-scale production runs
Develop validation protocols, sampling plans,
and acceptance criteria
Investigate deviations and determine additional controls
Requirements:
Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related discipline
Four to seven years of relevant technical experience
Experience designing and interpreting process-validation activities
Knowledge of food processes, controls, testing, and safety risks
Working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, and Canadian regulations
Apply manufacturing validation, food safety expertise, and technical judgment to quality initiatives supporting Loblaw Control Brands.