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Who We AreLa Cocina Foods is a rapidly growing, family-owned, Canadian food manufacturing company producing high-quality tortillas and tortilla chips. Our customers have come to expect consistency, safety, and great taste in every bite. Our production environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative. Our culture is grounded in humility, hard work, kindness, and understanding.The OpportunityWere looking for a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead and elevate our food safety and quality programs. This role is critical to ensuring our products meet regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and our own high internal standards.Youll take ownership of our food safety systems, work closely with production, and continue to build a culture where quality is everyones responsibility.What Youll DoLead and maintain the companys HACCP plan and food safety programsEnsure compliance with SFCA, FSMA and SQF food safety standards Oversee quality assurance processes across raw materials, production, and finished goodsManage internal audits and coordinate external audits and inspectionsInvestigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)Develop, implement, and monitor SOPs and quality standardsTrain and coach staff on food safety, sanitation, and quality best practicesPartner with production and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvementMaintain documentation and ensure traceability systems are robust and audit-readyMonitor KPIs related to quality, food safety, and customer complaintsWhat You BringBachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science or equivalent5+ years of experience in food safety/quality within a food manufacturing environmentStrong working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SQF and Canadian and U.S. food regulations (SFCA and FSMA)Experience leading audits (internal and external)Proven ability to influence and collaborate across teams, especially productionStrong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused mindsetExcellent communication and leadership skillsInitiative and the ability to work independentlyWhy Join UsBe part of a tight-knit team with an amazingly supportive work cultureOpportunity to manage and hone quality systems in a growing companyJoin a rapidly growing Canadian company where your impact is visible every dayEnjoy a workplace that embodies down-to-earth, rural family values Competitive compensation based on experienceHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume and a brief cover letter to , outlining your experience in food safety and quality management.If youre passionate about food safety, take pride in doing things the right way, and enjoy working closely with operations teams, wed love to hear from you.We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.