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PLANT QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Company Canfisco Group (www.canfisco.com)

Location: Delta, BC

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite (Salary)

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 7.00 am – 3.30 pm

(Longer hours may be required based on production needs)

Annual Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Canfisco Group (Canfisco) is a leader in the commercial fishing industry, with a history spanning 120 years. Canfisco harvests, processes, and markets sustainable seafood products to over 40 countries worldwide.

Canfisco is vertically integrated and operates in Canada (British Columbia) and the United States (Washington State and Alaska), employing more than 3,900 employees and fish harvesters during the peak season.

Our Delta Plant operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume production year-round across a diverse portfolio of wild seafood products, including fresh, frozen, and value-added items.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Plant Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining all quality assurance and food safety programs at the Delta facility. This is a hands‑on leadership role that works closely with plant operations to support daily production, responds to real‑time quality decisions on the production floor, prepares for regulatory and third‑party audits, and reinforces a strong food safety culture during both peak season and year‑round operations.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Hands‑on, practical leader who enjoys being present on the production floor (time split 60% on the production floor, 40% in the office).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Clear communicator with frontline employees and senior management
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Able to work independently while collaborating within a broader team

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and maintain all plant‑level QA/QC programs, including HACCP, GMPs, BRC, sanitation, allergen control, traceability, and product specifications
• Ensure compliance with CFIA, FDA (as applicable), customer, and third‑party audit standards
• Prepare for, support, and lead regulatory inspections and certification audits
• Establish and maintain inspection, monitoring, sampling, and testing procedures
• Review and trend QA data; communicate findings, risks, and corrective actions to plant and corporate leadership
• Act as the primary QA contact for the plant, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Supply Chain teams
• Provide real‑time QA decision‑making on the production floor
• Investigate quality deviations, food safety incidents, and non‑conformances using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, yield, and operational efficiency
• Supervise, coach, and develop QA/QC Supervisors, Technicians, and Inspectors
• Train plant personnel on food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the facility
• Represent the company with regulators, auditors, customers, suppliers, and industry organizations as required
• Participate in supplier evaluations and raw material quality assessments

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, preferably seafood or protein processing
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, CFIA regulations, FDA (if applicable), BRC, and GFSI standards
• Demonstrated experience leading plant‑level QA programs and audit readiness
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Easy to work with, collaborative, and flexible.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid time off (3 weeks)
• Annual Bonus
• Extended Health / Vision Care
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance (out-of-country)
• Group RRSP (after 12 months of employment)
• Mental Health / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking
• Employee pricing for company products

If you are passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food safety and want to make a tangible impact, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with Canfisco. Your expertise can help us continue delivering exceptional products to our customers.

Pay: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person