Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager – MNG International Inc.
Location: Whitby, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Industry: Import & Distribution – Spices, Herbs, and Dehydrated Vegetables
Please include your LinkedIn profile link in your resume or send it via message after applying, as part of our qualification review process.
About Us
MNG International Inc. is a leading North American importer and distributor of premium-quality spices, herbs, and dehydrated vegetables. With over 3,000 pallets stocked across our warehouses in Ontario and New Jersey, we serve major food manufacturers with bulk ingredients, steam-sterilized spices, and private label solutions. We are proudly committed to quality, food safety, and transparent traceability.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain MNG’s food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMP, FSMA, GFSI-aligned SOPs)
- Ensure compliance with CFIA, FDA, and international food safety standards
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation, internal review reports, and vendor QA packages
Product & Supplier Compliance
- Review and approve COAs, specs, allergen declarations, and product traceability documentation
- Conduct supplier qualification reviews and monitor ingredient compliance
- Manage non-conformance reporting and resolution with vendors and warehouses
Client QA Coordination
- Respond to customer quality inquiries, documentation requests, and specification needs
- Coordinate and track product samples, feedback, and approvals from major clients
- Collaborate with the sales team to support customer onboarding from a QA perspective
Warehouse Oversight & Inventory QA
- Ensure quality checks are completed during receiving, storage, and shipping
- Oversee labeling, lot tracking, and shelf-life monitoring at the Whitby facility
- Work closely with warehouse staff to enforce QA standards
Continuous Improvement & Training
- Lead CAPA investigations and root cause analyses
- Conduct internal QA training sessions and audits
- Recommend process improvements and updates to quality SOPs and programs
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or ingredient QA/QC role
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSMA, CFIA/FDA regulations
- Familiarity with COAs, spec sheets, labeling, and customer documentation
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Experience with importing, warehousing, or spice/ingredient sector is a strong asset
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and document control systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Full-time permanent role with career advancement potential
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative work culture
- Exposure to North American food manufacturing and global ingredient trade
- Opportunity to lead quality programs and make a direct impact on company operations
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about food safety, compliance, and quality excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and LinkedIn profile link.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please share the link to your LinkedIn profile as part of your application. This helps us better understand your professional background and experience.
Work Location: In person