SALARY: $19.50/HOUR

Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a Quality Control Manager in their team.
In this role, you’ll ensure the quality, freshness, and safety of all incoming and outgoing product, while managing a team of inspectors and collaborating with key departments. If you’re passionate about produce, food safety, and team leadership—we want to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of quality control experience in fresh produce, preferably in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of post-harvest handling, produce grading standards, and food safety practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QC tracking systems.
• Familiarity with third-party audits (Primus, SQF, Social risk etc.) is a strong asset.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally or regionally

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Oversee daily inspections of inbound and outbound produce to ensure quality, freshness, and adherence to specifications.
• Develop and implement quality control protocols and standard operating procedures where necessary (SOPs).
• Conduct internal audits and collaborate with food safety teams to ensure compliance with HACCP, GAP, and other regulatory standards.
• Work closely with procurement, operations, and sales teams to align quality standards with customer expectations.
• Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate QC records and generate detailed reports for management and customers.
• Provide feedback and training to growers and packing teams to drive improvements in quality.
• Monitor cold chain management and ensure produce is handled at optimal storage temperatures.
• Travel to growers, suppliers, or customer sites as needed for inspections or support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of quality control experience in fresh produce, preferably in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of post-harvest handling, produce grading standards, and food safety practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QC tracking systems.
• Familiarity with third-party audits (Primus, SQF, Social risk etc.) is a strong asset.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally or regionally.