Senior Quality Improvement Leader

Responsibilities

• Manage food safety and quality incidents including consumer complaints, product holds, and internal non-conformances
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) to identify issues affecting product safety and quality
• Review and analyze food safety records and quality verification data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• Lead cross-functional teams to address root causes and ensure comprehensive action plans are completed
• Ensure consistent execution of Food Safety and Quality Management Programs and compliance with BRC requirements
• Establish and monitor food safety and quality improvement strategies, plans, and KPIs
• Use statistical methods, data analysis, and sampling plans to track product and process performance
• Develop and implement improvement policies, procedures, and food safety plans
• Identify training opportunities and train employees in food safety and quality improvement methodologies

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of FSQA experience in food manufacturing
• Experience with highly automated food manufacturing lines
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, FM prevention, and microbiology
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with demonstrated application in production environments
• Proficiency in statistics, product sampling standards, and SPC technologies like Minitab
• Experience with investigation processes, root cause analysis, and CAPA

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program
• RRSP or 401k matching
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Plan
• Access to Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Riverside University and Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a B-Corp certified, family-owned, and globally operating business that manufactures nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.