Job Description

Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Food Safety Manager

Position Summary

Our client, a well-respected multibillion-dollar food/beverage manufacturer with well-known, iconic brands, seeks a hands-on, energetic Quality Manager for their key flagship plant.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you’ll oversee all aspects of Food Safety and Quality — including regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, training, and team leadership.

You'll manage a large team of over 50 employees, and serve as the site’s key liaison for audits, product quality, and professional support to Sales, R&D, and Operations on customer support.

This highly visible role offers significant growth potential, excellent benefits, and relocation support.

Location: Modesto, CA

Compensation: 120K - $150K base + 15% Bonus + 9% 401K match + strong benefits + excellent relocation.

Position reports to: Corporate Director, Food Safety and Quality.

Responsibilities:

• Food Safety & Quality Compliance: Ensure daily plant operations comply with all internal policies, customer requirements, and federal/state regulations (FDA, CFIA).
• Audit & Certification Leadership: Lead the plant’s HACCP, SQF, and FSMA programs. Serve as site liaison for regulatory and third-party audits and inspections.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals. Promote ownership of Food Safety & Quality throughout the facility.
• Training & Orientation: Deliver and maintain robust onboarding and annual training programs on GMPs, Food Safety, and Quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and track performance on quality KPIs, including complaint reduction, audit readiness, and quality incident prevention. Own FS&Q pillar for continuous improvement systems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, and Sales to support production quality, resolve customer issues, and implement new product launches.
• Vendor Quality: Collaborate with Corporate QA to address supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Documentation & SOPs: Develop and maintain plant and lab SOPs. Manage the departmental budget.
• Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring: Ensure strong programs are in place for sanitation, pest control, and environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• 10 + years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance in Food or Beverage manufacturing.
• 5+ years of solid Leadership experience.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, SQF Code, Food Allergens, Microbiology and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Great company, excellent benefits, significant opportunities for advancement

We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team in  as a leader responsible for Quality Management and Food Safety Assurance in our food production facility. This position is critical in supporting our commitment to delivering products that meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and exceed customer expectations for food quality and safety. If you have a strong passion for quality assurance, continuous improvement, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities in Food Quality and Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food quality control systems, procedures, and policies compliant with all federal, provincial, and local regulations, including CFIA, HACCP, SQF, and GFSI.
• Lead all quality audits (internal and external), preparing documentation, facilitating auditor site visits, and implementing corrective actions as needed for food quality and safety certifications.
• Oversee daily quality assurance checks within the manufacturing facility, including process control monitoring, verification checks, sanitation inspections, and laboratory testing coordination.
• Train, mentor, and supervise quality assurance staff to ensure adherence to established food safety programs, GMP guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and report on quality metrics, non-conformances, and customer complaints, using data-driven root cause analysis to drive process improvements and minimize quality risks.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive QA documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), corrective action records, training logs, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, and R&D to ensure product safety, compliance, and optimal process performance at all stages.

Qualifications for the Quality Manager – Food Safety and Assurance Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience in food quality assurance roles).
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment with hands-on responsibility for quality assurance and food safety management.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, SQF, CCPs, and food safety regulations in Canada.
• Proven track record of successful food safety audit preparation and completion.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing or leading teams in a manufacturing, production, or QA/QC environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with QA software systems is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement.

What Makes This Quality Assurance Opportunity Outstanding?

• Join an established, Canadian-owned food manufacturing company that prioritizes a safe, sanitary, and supportive workplace environment.
• Full-time, permanent position with clear opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits plan.
• Work collaboratively within a values-driven organization that recognizes contributions and encourages innovation.
• Play a key leadership role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for food quality and customer satisfaction.

How to Apply for a Career in Quality Food Safety and Assurance

If you are motivated by maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and food compliance, and meet the qualifications above, we would love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter today to join our high-performing, collaborative team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Help us continue to set the industry benchmark for food safety and quality management!