Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

Richardson International • Saint Louis, MO

13h

About The Position

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has approximately 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities. As a result of growth in our U . S . operations, our U . S . Country Office in St. Louis, Missouri provide s leadership and support to our operating facilities and employees across the country. We currently have the opportunity for a Manager, Quality Assurance to join our team in St. Louis, MO at our U.S. Country Office. This position will require travel to a number of facilities throughout the US, as well as lesser travel to international facility locations, including the Corporate Quality Assurance office in Canada.

Requirements

• 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
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Food Defense or Food Safety auditing certification is an asset

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

Benefits

• Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager