Food Safety & Quality Assurance Compliance Manager

Job summary

The manager will lead corporate food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. They will also act as a subject matter expert to standardize programs, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in food safety culture.

Job details

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE COMPLIANCE MANAGER Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Division: P&H Milling Location: Cambridge, ON WHO WE ARE Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture. YOUR TEAM P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad. Want to know more? Start here: P&H Milling Group | Parrish & Heimbecker [https://phmilling.com/] THE ROLE We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Compliance Manager to join our P&H Milling team. In this role, you will support food safety and quality assurance initiatives across our manufacturing sites by partnering with Corporate and Operations teams. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide guidance, tools, and best practices to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers. DAY TO DAY * Lead and support corporate food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. * Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with BRCGS, CFIA, FDA, customer, and internal requirements. * Partner with site FSQA teams to standardize programs, drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and strengthen food safety culture across the organization. * Oversee internal audit programs, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), supplier quality, document control, traceability, and recall readiness. * Monitor and analyze quality, food safety, and compliance metrics, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to improve performance. * Provide technical guidance and support on food safety, quality, pest control, foreign material prevention, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements. * Serve as the primary subject matter expert for domestic and international food regulations, ensuring policies, procedures, labels, and product claims remain compliant. * Act as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders, supporting inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance activities. * Oversee quality systems related to specifications, ingredient approvals, supplier management, data integrity, and ERP master data. * Support product development, labeling, and commercialization activities by ensuring regulatory compliance and customer expectations are met. * Develop and deliver FSQA training programs while fostering knowledge sharing and best practices across manufacturing sites. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and achieve company food safety, quality, and regulatory objectives. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: * Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, with 5+ years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and BRCGS standards; HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor, Project Management, and Six Sigma certifications are considered assets. * Proven ability to lead audits, manage quality systems, assess risk, drive continuous improvement, and support regulatory compliance initiatives. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience developing procedures, delivering training, and working cross-functionally. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; ERP system experience is an asset. * Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as required and work in both office and plant environments. WHY JOIN US At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed: * Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision) * RRSP Matching Program * Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives * Learning and Development Opportunities * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program APPLY TODAY! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.

What you’ll do

The manager will lead corporate food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. They will also act as a subject matter expert to standardize programs, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in food safety culture.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, regulatory standards like BRCGS, and the ability to lead audits and manage quality systems are essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• BRCGS
• HACCP
• PCQI
• Internal Auditing
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Food Science
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Project Management
• Six Sigma
• ERP Systems
• Technical Writing
• Milling
• Procedure Development
• Compliance Management
• Supplier Management
• Foreign Body Prevention
• ERP Systems Knowledge
• Six Sigma Certification
• Document Control
• Grain Handling
• Time Off Management
• Food Manufacturing
• Supplier Quality Management
• Quality Management Systems
• Agriculture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Automation
• Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Commercialization
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Integrity
• Decision Making Software
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• New Product Development
• Operational Excellence
• Operations

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety
• Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician
• Food Safety Manager
• Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

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