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Quality Control Manager

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: ADL Water St., 79 Water St., Summerside, PE

Description:

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a producer-owned cooperative celebrated for its excellence in dairy processing and foodservice distribution across Prince Edward Island. For over 70 years, ADL has transformed fresh, local milk into high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and canned milk. ADL serves both its own brands and valued partner labels across PEI and beyond.

Position Overview

As the Quality Control Manager, you will lead our Quality team to ensure regulatory, food safety, and quality compliance across our operations. The role reports to the Director of Operations and oversees team members responsible for six sites across Prince Edward Island. This role plays a crucial part in driving continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and operational efficiency (including process streamlining and productivity) across the organization.

Compensation and Benefits

  • The salary range is from $70,000 to $88,000, negotiable based on qualifications and experience in similar roles
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
  • Convenient Virtual Health access for easy, anytime care
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance
  • Personal Spending Accounts (PSA) – dedicated fund for well-being expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
  • Personalized training programs for ongoing skill development and career growth
  • Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees
  • The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI’s dairy farmers

Key Responsibilities:

 

Leadership & Team Development

  • Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Quality team
  • Oversee performance evaluations, competency development, and succession planning
  • Support onboarding, communication, and project delegation

 

Quality Systems Strategy & Compliance

  • Ensure audit readiness and compliance with CFIA, GFSI, and other applicable standards
  • Manage non-conformities, complaints, and corrective action processes
  • Oversee supplier approvals and performance monitoring
  • Monitor evolving food safety standards and regulatory requirements
  • Analyze trends and advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with internal teams to embed quality and food safety requirements into product development
  • Act as a key resource for customer-facing and administrative quality needs

 

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Lead digital transformation initiatives within the Quality function
  • Optimize SOPs, document control, and reporting systems
  • Manage budgets, project assignments, and team decision-making
  • Coordinate onboarding and internship programs

Qualifications:
  • Minimum five years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the dairy or food industry
  • Strong working knowledge of quality assurance programs such as GMP and HACCP
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, along with a sustained commitment to team development
  • Knowledge of change management and Lean Manufacturing tools and methods
  • Proven project management skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and statistical software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently with multiple stakeholders

Education and Training:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, or related field

How to apply:

Ready to join our team? Simply click the ‘Apply‘ button, be prepared to enter your details, attach your resume, and respond to a few questions.

Competition ends February 5, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.


Job Expires:February 5, 2026 4:00pm