FSQA Plant Manager (20 Month - Contract)

The role

The FSQA Plant Manager ensures the successful operation of the Food Safety and Quality Management System. This person leads the plant food safety and quality assurance team and maintains food safety and quality standards for processes and products.

What you will do

• Take ownership of the Food Safety and Quality Management System of the assigned plant.
• Establish and maintain food safety and quality standards for processes and products.
• Establish and maintain records to measure and track quality performance.
• Contribute to the plant team to obtain maximum ratings for external audits.
• Lead the voice of consumers to implement quality systems.
• Apply for and maintain regulatory and relevant industry certifications.
• Ensure regulatory, certification, and internal audits are completed on a timely basis.
• Ensure Private Label company requirements and audits are met.
• Complete formal risk assessments on food safety, quality, food fraud and vulnerability.
• Support the R&D Team with development, validation, training, monitoring and accuracy of critical parameters.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology or other related fields
• 7+ years comprehensive food safety and quality experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, BRC standards, quality improvement tools and root cause analysis
• Good understanding of food regulations for Canada, the U.S.
• Good understanding of process variability, process capability and SPC
• Demonstrated management ability, capable of working on and leading a diverse TEAM
• Strong multitasking, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong planning, organizing, time management skills, detail oriented
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Nice to have

• GFSI, PCQI, HACCP, and internal audit certification
• Previous experience leading the audits preferably BRC standard

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program
• RRSP matching or 401k matching
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Riverside University program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating B-Corp certified company. They manufacture nutritious snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.