Manager, Quality, Food Safety & Continuous Improvement - West

WHY JOIN LANTIC?

• It's simple: we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in, offering best-in-class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
• With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long-term business partnerships.
• We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
 

By joining the Lantic Team, you will:

• Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
• Enjoy a wide range of perks, including:
• • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
  • Wellness-focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and like, and much more!

JOB SUMMARY:

Lantic is transforming its Quality organization to become a true strategic partner to Operations. As part of the evolution of our national structure, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader recognized for the ability to engage teams, develop talent, and drive positive organizational change.

Reporting to the Corporate Director, Quality & Food Safety, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership for Quality, Food Safety, and Continuous Improvement across our Taber and Vancouver facilities. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a significant impact on organizational performance while playing a key role in the transformation of our national Quality organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Quality, Food Safety, and Continuous Improvement teams across the Western region;
• Develop, coach, and inspire managers and teams while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance;
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership to improve overall site performance;
• Lead regional continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence initiatives;
• Influence business decisions through data-driven insights and key performance indicator;
• Promote best practices and process harmonization across sites;
• Oversee non-conformance management, investigations, corrective actions, and improvement plans;
• Participate in leadership committees and contribute to the development of the company's strategic priorities;
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and sustainable performance;
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements;
• Support the deployment of organizational transformation initiatives and strategic objectives;
• Collaborate with national functions to implement harmonized processes and best practices across Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing teams;
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food or pharmaceutical industry;
• Experience leading a unionized workforce is strongly preferred;
• Experience in Quality, Operations, Production, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, or related manufacturing leadership functions;
• Proven success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives;
• Multi-site leadership experience is considered a strong asset;
• Transformational leadership;
• Exceptional ability to influence, align, and engage cross-functional stakeholder groups;
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills;
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on operational approach;
• Demonstrated success in talent development and succession planning;
• Strong change management capabilities;
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement;
• Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset;
• Ability to travel regularly between Taber and Vancouver.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

Benefits packages may depend on geographic location, employee status and position.

If you have any technical difficulties or issues applying, please contact RH.HR@lantic.ca.