Job Description

A global food manufacture is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

QA/QC Manager

to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control team at noodle manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining high product quality, and driving continuous improvement.

QA/QC Manager Key Responsibilities

Lead, monitor, and support daily activities of the QA/QC team to ensure consistent implementation of quality and food safety programs across all shifts. Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's HACCP plan and other food safety programs, ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and recognized GFSI standards (e.g., SQF, BRC). Manage all internal and external audits and inspections; maintain audit readiness at all times. Monitor, verify, and enforce GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen control, and regulatory policies facility-wide. Investigate deviations, quality incidents, customer complaints, and food safety issues; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Drive continuous improvement by analyzing quality trends, conducting risk assessments, and optimizing processes to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Maintain the quality document control system ensuring all records are accurate, current, and audit-ready. Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to QA/QC staff; ensure team members are knowledgeable about HACCP, food safety, and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Sanitation, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve quality concerns and support product innovation. Maintain and enforce QA/QC policies, manuals, SOPs, product specifications, and training materials. Track and report key quality metrics (KPIs), audit findings, and improvement progress to senior leadership.

QA/QC Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. HACCP certification required; PCQI certification preferred. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GFSI standards, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices. Proven experience managing QA/QC teams and fostering a culture of quality and accountability. Skilled in root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with quality systems and document control software (e.g., TraceGains, SafetyChain, or equivalents). Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Split time between office environment and production floor. Able to work in varying temperature conditions (cold, warm, or humid) as required. May require occasional evening, weekend, or off-shift work for audits or production support.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

QA/QC experience in food manufacturing: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

HACCP certification (required)
Work Location: In person