Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

Richardson International•St. Louis, MO

16d

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 provides 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. 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. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by March 5, 2026. Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.

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
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
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

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