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Richardson International · 9 hours ago

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

positionSt. Louis, MO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Richardson International is a global leader in agriculture and food processing, committed to enhancing facilities and services while supporting communities. They are seeking a Corporate Quality Assurance Manager to oversee Food Safety and Quality programs across U.S. processing facilities, ensuring compliance with company and GFSI standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Food and BeverageAgricultureFood Processing
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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee Food Safety and Quality programs across U.S. processing facilities; ensure compliance with company and GFSI standards
Support site QA teams in effective program implementation to minimize non-conformances and operational disruptions
Conduct audits, inspections, and spot observations; address unsafe conditions and reinforce safe practices
Lead and support incident and customer complaint investigations; drive timely corrective and preventive actions
Perform internal audits and participate in key customer audits, representing corporate QA and supporting site teams
Deliver training, coaching, and performance feedback on food safety and quality requirements
Lead assigned projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and waste reduction
Represent QA on cross-functional initiatives and industry committees as required
Contribute to improvements in food safety, employee safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost control

Qualification

GFSI-certified food safetyFood Science degreeQuality systems developmentISO familiarityPCQI certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum five years of supervisory experience in a GFSI-certified food safety environment
Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and quality systems in manufacturing
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to train and influence cross-functional teams
Demonstrated sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and continuous improvement mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office with solid understanding of production and processing operations
PCQI certification required; Food Defense or Food Safety auditing certification is an asset
Valid driver's license and ability to travel internationally

Preferred

Knowledge of milling, oilseed processing, pasta manufacturing, or semi-automated packaging is an asset
Familiarity with laboratory programs, ISO or quality systems, and health and safety programs is an asset

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Training and career development opportunities

Company

Richardson International

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Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg
dateFounded in 1857
location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.richardson.ca/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.5M
Key Investors
Transport Canada
2025-02-12Grant· $3.5M

Recent News

Food Business News
Done deal: Richardson finalizes 8th Avenue pasta acquisition
2025-12-03
FoodProcessing.com
Richardson Completes Acquisition of 8th Avenue Pasta Business
2025-12-02
Winnipeg Free Press
Richardson expands in U.S. with pasta deal
2025-12-02
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