Posted 11 days ago
Quality Assurance Manager
@ Richardson International Limited
Barrhead, Alberta
Overview
Richardson International is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager at its Barrhead, AB oilseed processing plant to lead the products QC and QA program, including supervising unionized staff. The role requires a science or food science degree, lab and supervisory experience, and Level 1 HACCP. The posting offers a competitive salary, pension, flexible benefits and career development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the products QC and QA program
- Ensure food safety and quality procedures are effective
- Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints
- Lead, train and coach the QA technical team
- Liaise with departments and Corporate Quality Assurance
Requirements summary:
- Degree in core science or food science
- Minimum 2 years laboratory experience
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
- Level 1 HACCP required, Level 2 preferred
- Experience with Health & Safety and ISO systems
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | HACCP Level 1, HACCP Level 2 |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food science |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Richardson International Limited
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Full company description
Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, and food product development. Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 160 years. Today, the Richardson name continues to be synonymous with quality and integrity. Our focus remains on supporting our producers, nurturing strong business relationships with our customers and suppliers, and caring for the communities in which we live and work. Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,957
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,077
- Reported office locations
- 2800 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X8, CA
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Packaging Services
- Agriculture
- Supply Chain Management
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Richardson International
- Specialties
- canola oil processing
- food service packaging
- milling
- oat milling
- food and ingredients
- food products
- grain handling
- merchandising
- crop inputs
- canola crushing
- oilseed processing
- global agribusiness
- retail
- ingredients
- sales
- quality assurance
- food safety
- food science
- accounting
- finance
- trade
- international business
- logistics
- supply chain
- agronomics
- agriculture
- and agronomy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 3,496,381
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Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1857 |
| Specialties | canola oil processingfood service packagingmillingoat millingfood and ingredientsfood productsgrain handlingmerchandisingcrop inputscanola crushing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and has more than 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.
Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.
We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager at our Barrhead, AB location. Reporting to the Director of Operations, Richardson Oilseed Products, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for all aspects of supervision of the Products Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA) program including the direct supervision of unionized employees to meet the stated goals and objectives of the QA Department.
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate as a member of the Products plant leadership team and act as a resource to the Division with respect to Quality and Food Safety
- Ensure all food safety and quality related procedures are implemented effectively with minimal non-conformance and business interruption to plant operations
- Identify, report, investigate and correct all non-conformances including responding to customer complaints
- Provide effective leadership to the QA technical team including development, training, performance monitoring and coaching
- Liaise with other departments and stakeholders including Corporate Quality Assurance regarding Quality and Food Safety matters
- Participate in other projects as assigned and provide advice and support regarding QA and Food Safety
- Develop, monitor and take actions as required to achieve QA goals and objectives
- Make a positive contribution to continuous improvement of the plant operations
Qualifications:
- A degree in core science (biology, chemistry, biochemistry) or food science
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment
- Level 1 HACCP required, Level 2 preferred
- A minimum of 2-years supervisory experience
- Familiar with implementation of lab policies, SOP’s, preparing budgets
- Able to analyze and interpret data and manage regulatory & safety issues
- Experience with Health & Safety and ISO systems
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Experience in the oils and fats industry is considered an asset
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.
Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by November 17, 2026.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
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