About the Role
The QA Specialist will be responsible for managing QA systems, working confidently with production, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Key Activities
Evaluate, manage, and continuously improve existing QA programs, SOPs, and food safety processes.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Prepare for, co-lead, and complete Tier 1 retailer and customer audits.
Investigate customer quality and food safety concerns and oversee timely corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain accurate documentation, product traceability, and audit-ready records.
Partner with production to ensure quality requirements, testing procedures, and sanitation standards are consistently followed.
Support ingredient validation, product trials, and formulation development.
Translate recipes and product concepts into controlled, scalable production specifications.
Identify process gaps and implement improvements that strengthen product quality and operating efficiency.
Preferred Skills
Exposure to R&D, ingredient testing, formulation control or commercialization is strongly preferred.
Education and Experience
At least five years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, ideally with significant independent ownership of the QA function.
Strong working knowledge of CFIA requirements, CAPA, traceability, and food safety systems.
Demonstrated success supporting or leading major retailer, customer, or third-party audits.
Experience improving established QA procedures and working directly with production teams.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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