Senior Manager Quality Assurance - Lake Norden - Agropur

    Agropur
    Agropur Lake Norden

    3 days ago

    Description

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you

    Reporting to the Site Director, the Senior Quality Manager (QA/QC) is accountable for the overall performance of the site's quality operations, overseeing all quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This strategic leadership role plays a critical part in ensuring product excellence, audit readiness, and long‑term quality vision across the plant.

    The Senior Quality Manager leads the QA/QC team while strengthening organizational structure, quality culture, and accountability across all functions. In a dynamic food manufacturing environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance, product integrity, and people development.

    How Agropur invests in YOU:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) up to 7% company contributions
    • 3 weeks Paid Time Off
    • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
    • Paid parental leave
    • Advancement Opportunities
    • Salary range 007: $124,200 - $155,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position)

    What's involved in this role:

    • Lead the development and execution of the plant's comprehensive quality strategy, aligned with corporate objectives and industry standards
    • Oversee all QA/QC activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, and internal quality systems
    • Supervise and mentor Quality Managers and quality leadership teams, building capability, ownership, and consistency across the department
    • Monitor key quality KPIs, identify trends, and lead structured root‑cause analysis initiatives to drive continuous improvement
    • Manage the site's quality budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation to support operations and regulatory requirements
    • Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to support process reliability, cost‑saving initiatives, and new product introductions
    • Lead investigations related to deviations, escapes, or customer complaints, ensuring timely CAPA implementation and sustainable solutions
    • Act as the primary liaison during external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring the site remains in a state of audit readiness
    • Support site improvement projects, ensuring compliance, risk analysis, proper execution, and on‑time delivery
    • Participate in site leadership meetings and provide strategic recommendations to enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and product quality

    What you need to join our team:

    • Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field (required); MBA preferred
    • Minimum 10 years of experience in quality management within food or manufacturing
    • Certifications required: HACCP, SQF Practitioner, or PCQI; Six Sigma preferred
    • Proven experience leading large teams and complex quality operations
    • Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and risk management skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and regulatory bodies
    • High proficiency in quality management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
    • Demonstrated strategic mindset, leadership courage, and ability to drive sustainable improvements

    Does this sound like you?
    Are you up for the challenge? Apply now.

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

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    Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

    In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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