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Quality and Compliance Director - Food Manufacturing - 18631

Mississauga, ON

Posted: 10/26/2023 Category: Operations Job Number: 18631 Pay Rate: 130,000

Job Description

Our client, a prominent food manufacturing organization located in Mississauga, seeks an experienced Quality & Compliance Director. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, you will lead quality control and assurance efforts to ensure safe, high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Quality & Compliance Director Responsibilities:
  • Oversee Food Safety and Quality Assurance to meet regulations and standards.
  • Develop and maintain a robust quality management system.
  • Enforce quality control procedures and conduct internal/external audits.
  • Act as a liaison with customer, government, and regulatory agencies.
  • Keep abreast of regulations and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and manage supplier quality.
  • Mentor and lead Quality teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance on the best food safety practices.
  • Supervise the Quality program, product testing, and analysis.
  • Maintain accurate quality documentation.
  • Serve as an SQF Practitioner and oversee quality control processes.
  • Collaborate with departments to resolve quality issues.
  • Monitor customer feedback and improve satisfaction.
  • Manage the quality assurance budget and crisis management.
The successful candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field (Master's preferred).
  • Minimum 5+ years of Food Safety and quality experience.
  • Deep knowledge of GFSI, SQF, AIB Systems, BRC, and FSMA.
  • Proficiency in quality program management.
  • Familiarity with FDA, CFIA, and Nutrition Label regulations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Certification in quality management is a plus.
  • Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese preferred .
Compensation and benefits:
  • Salary range goes up to $130,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • In-office position.
  • Bonus
  • Opportunity for growth

Meet Your Recruiter

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Danielle Bragge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Recruiting Specialty: Operations & Engineering

Danielle has had a rewarding career of over 30 years of recruiting in Canada and South Africa, including co-founding The Headhunters in 2009. Drawing on this extensive recruitment experience and managing the operations of her own businesses, she specializes in the placement of operations and engineering professionals. Focusing on senior-level searches, she has recruited coast-to-coast across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and construction.

Danielle’s business achievements are predicated on people, since she understands profoundly that companies are successful because of the individuals they hire and the leadership they cultivate. She partners with her clients to resolve critical vacancies, and with her highly consultative approach, helps them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability.

Rising quickly during her early career through the ranks of Fortune 500 and Deloitte Best Managed companies in various management roles, Danielle was previously named one of the Top 100 Women in Business in Alberta. A mother of five, she strongly believes in balancing family, work and service to the community. In keeping with that spirit, she and her family run a not-for-profit organization called Saving the Hungry, leading teams to support community projects in developing countries.

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