Manager, Compliance & Quality

Overview

Red Sun Farms is one of the largest fully vertically integrated, high-tech greenhouse growers in North America. Our seed to plate approach closes the gap between grower, retailer, and consumer; allowing us to develop an exceptional product and an exemplary level of customer service from all our locations, 365 days per year.

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Manager, Compliance & Quality at our Kingsville Corporate Office.

The Manager, Compliance & Quality provides strategic leadership for the development, governance, and continuous improvement of Red Sun Farms compliance, quality, food safety, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs across Canada and the United States. This role establishes scalable frameworks, standards, and systems that ensure regulatory compliance, operational consistency, customer requirements, and alignment with the company's long-term strategic objectives. The Manager partners with executive and operational leaders to influence organizational change, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen a culture of quality, food safety, compliance, and accountability across all company locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• An incredible work environment
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Paid sick leave
• Work From Home Days
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Main Responsibilities

Compliance Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs in collaboration with teams across Canada, the United States, and Mexico to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, serving as a subject matter expert and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards
• Monitor compliance, quality, food safety, and social governance risks, ensuring identified gaps are documented, assigned, and addressed through timely corrective and preventive actions, with follow-up to verify effectiveness
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, leading follow-up actions to address findings and ensure ongoing compliance

Quality & Food Safety

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate safety training programs for Canada and the U.S., administering health and safety policies in accordance with corporate objectives and applicable legislation
• Identifying process gaps, implementing corrective and preventive actions to drive sustainable continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations leadership to proactively identify quality and food safety risks and opportunities, driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance and compliance

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Oversight

• Ensures ESG criteria are incorporated into the company’s operations, policies, and reporting, aligning with both regulatory frameworks and customer expectations for sustainable practices in all Distribution Centres and Dublin Virginia Greenhouse
• Support the development and implementation of ESG plans by establishing a unified, company-wide approach to sustainability goals and requirements
• Assess ESG goals and associated risks to develop timelines, strategies, and reporting structures that ensure compliance with regulatory and voluntary requirements

Health & Safety

• Lead the planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of safety training and programs for Canada & US
• Promotes and reinforces superior safety culture initiatives throughout the company to ensure work is being completed safely while adhering to government standards and company policies
• Determine mandatory reporting requirements to meet relevant regulatory obligations, including federal, provincial, and state reporting, while proactively identifying opportunities to minimize risks and implement preventative measures

Policy & Procedures

• Lead the development and implementation of company-wide compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are unified, accessible, regularly updated, and aligned with regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Implement systems and controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Maintain corporate document control standards for all policies, SOPs, and operational documents. This includes version control, document retention, archiving practices, and ensuring consistent application across all departments

Vendor Management

• Support and oversee onboarding and contract compliance for growers, vendors, and carriers, including carrier agreements and sustainability information from logistics partners
• Coordinate with leadership, supply-chain, and operations teams to ensure all vendor agreements comply with organization policies and regulatory requirements
• Monitor vendor performance through regular reviews and audits while building strong partnerships that promote ethical and sustainable practices

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a team culture of accountability, collaboration, trust, and innovation
• Partner with HR to support employee development, goal setting, performance management, and disciplinary processes while promoting accountability, consistency, and alignment with corporate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field required
• 5-7+ years experience in quality, compliance leadership, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in cross-border compliance (Canada, US, and Mexico) and a deep understanding of ESG principles
• Professional certifications such as PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner, Lead Auditor, or other food safety, quality, or regulatory certifications are considered an asset
• Experience working with compliance and ESG platforms (e.g., SEDEX, ECIP LAB, CDP, Gigatron)
• Practical experience with food safety requirements and implementation of food safety programs in preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Previous experience in the produce industry is strongly preferred

Working Conditions

• Work in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
• Interactions with customers, employees, and management
• Sitting and standing for an extended amount of time may be required
• May be required to work overtime as needed
• May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers an annual salary range of $86,640.00 to $105,800.00, commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills.

This position is also eligible to participate in the Companies annual discretionary bonus program. Any bonus awarded is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the Company based on individual and Company performance.

In addition, Red Sun Farms provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including health benefits, defined contribution pension plan, paid sick days, and other company-sponsored programs.

Hiring Process

We believe in a human-centered hiring process. Applications submitted to Red Sun Farms are reviewed by our hiring team, and artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Red Sun Farms welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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