QA Manager

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality and food safety operations at a growing food manufacturing facility in Surrey, BC. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring products consistently meet regulatory and customer standards while developing a high-performing quality team that supports efficient production. Working closely with senior quality leadership, you will help drive consistency, continuous improvement, and a strong food safety culture across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Assurance professionals across multiple production shifts.
• Ensure food safety and quality programs are consistently executed throughout daily operations.
• Provide timely guidance and resolution for production-related quality issues.
• Partner with Production and Operations teams to maintain product quality while supporting efficient manufacturing.
• Monitor compliance with CFIA regulations, HACCP requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits while maintaining certification requirements.
• Review, update, and improve quality documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen quality systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships across departments to promote accountability and collaboration.
• Foster an inclusive team environment that encourages development, communication, and high performance.

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing or food production is required.
• Previous leadership experience within Quality Assurance, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and CFIA regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a production setting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and food safety certification programs.
• Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog are considered an asset.

Remuneration

• Base salary of $70,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus target of approximately 10%.
• 15 days of vacation.
• Group benefits after three months of employment.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.