Posted 2 months ago
Manager, Quality, Food Safety & Continuous Improvement - West
@ Lantic Inc.
Taber, Alberta
Overview
Lantic Inc. is hiring a Manager, Quality, Food Safety & Continuous Improvement for its Western region, covering Taber and Vancouver facilities. The role leads quality, food safety and continuous improvement teams, drives operational excellence and supports national quality transformation. The posting states the role reports to the Corporate Director, Quality & Food Safety and requires regular travel between Taber and Vancouver.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Quality, Food Safety and Continuous Improvement teams across the West
- Develop and coach managers and teams
- Partner with Operations leadership on site performance
- Oversee non-conformance investigations and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business or food science
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience
- Significant manufacturing experience, preferably food or pharmaceutical
- Experience leading a unionized workforce strongly preferred
- Bilingual English and French an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Food Science |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity |
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Lantic Inc.
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Full company description
At Lantic, our mission is to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, by offering a best-in-class portfolio of natural sweeteners. We believe life should be sweet! Lantic Inc. is a proudly Canadian-owned company specializing in sugar and natural sweetener solutions. As a subsidiary of Rogers Sugar Inc. (traded as RSI on the Toronto Stock Exchange), Lantic has been a cornerstone of the Canadian food industry since 1888. From classic pantry staples beloved by households to industrial-sized solutions that support businesses across Canada and the U.S., our products fuel innovation in the food, baking, confectionery, beverage, agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors. Chez Lantic, notre mission est d'être une entreprise avec laquelle il est agréable de s'associer, de travailler et d'investir, en proposant une gamme d'édulcorants naturels de premier ordre. Nous pensons que la vie doit être douce et sucrée! Lantic Inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne qui se spécialise dans les solutions de sucre et d'édulcorants naturels. Filiale de Rogers Sugar Ltd (RSIM à la Bourse de Toronto), Lantic est une pierre angulaire de l'industrie alimentaire canadienne depuis 1888. Qu'il s'agisse de produits de base classiques appréciés des ménages ou de solutions de taille industrielle qui soutiennent des entreprises partout au Canada et aux États-Unis, nos produits alimentent l'innovation dans les secteurs de l'alimentation, de la boulangerie, de la confiserie, des boissons, de l'agriculture et des produits pharmaceutiques.
- LinkedIn followers
- 16,582
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 462
- Reported office locations
- 4026 Rue Notre-Dame E, Montreal, QC H1W 2K3, CA
- 123 Rogers St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A, CA
- 198 New Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario M8V 2E8, CA
- 5405 64 St, Taber, Alberta T1G, CA
- Other recorded names
- Lantic Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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At Lantic, our mission is to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, by offering a best-in-class portfolio of natural sweeteners. We believe life should be sweet! Lantic Inc. is a proudly Canadian-owned company specializing in sugar and natural sweetener solutions. As a subsidiary of Rogers Sugar Inc. (traded as RSI on the Toronto Stock Exchange), Lantic has been a cornerstone of the Canadian…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, QC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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WHY JOIN LANTIC?
- It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, offering best-in-class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
- With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long-term business partnerships.
- We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
By joining the Lantic Team, you will:
- Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
- Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Employee share purchase plan
- Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
- Wellness-focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and like, and much more!
JOB SUMMARY:
Lantic is transforming its Quality organization to become a true strategic partner to Operations. As part of the evolution of our national structure, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader recognized for the ability to engage teams, develop talent, and drive positive organizational change.
Reporting to the Corporate Director, Quality & Food Safety, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership for Quality, Food Safety, and Continuous Improvement across our Taber and Vancouver facilities. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a significant impact on organizational performance while playing a key role in the transformation of our national Quality organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the Quality, Food Safety, and Continuous Improvement teams across the Western region;
- Develop, coach, and inspire managers and teams while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance;
- Serve as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership to improve overall site performance;
- Lead regional continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence initiatives;
- Influence business decisions through data-driven insights and key performance indicator;
- Promote best practices and process harmonization across sites;
- Oversee non-conformance management, investigations, corrective actions, and improvement plans;
- Participate in leadership committees and contribute to the development of the company's strategic priorities;
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and sustainable performance;
- Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements;
- Support the deployment of organizational transformation initiatives and strategic objectives;
- Collaborate with national functions to implement harmonized processes and best practices across Canada.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field;
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing teams;
- Significant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food or pharmaceutical industry;
- Experience leading a unionized workforce is strongly preferred;
- Experience in Quality, Operations, Production, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, or related manufacturing leadership functions;
- Proven success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives;
- Multi-site leadership experience is considered a strong asset;
- Transformational leadership;
- Exceptional ability to influence, align, and engage cross-functional stakeholder groups;
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills;
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on operational approach;
- Demonstrated success in talent development and succession planning;
- Strong change management capabilities;
- Results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement;
- Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset;
- Ability to travel regularly between Taber and Vancouver.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Benefits packages may depend on geographic location, employee status and position.
If you have any technical difficulties or issues applying, please contact [email protected].
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