Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Systems Management

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s degree preferred) 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance within the food industry Experiences in both production plant and corporate quality program development and implementation Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (FSMA, HACCP/HARPC, GFSI, GMP) Proven success in building and managing QMS in multi-site food manufacturing environments Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms Up to 25% travel required

Develop and execute the company’s quality assurance and food safety strategy Lead, mentor, and develop the QA/QMS team Serve as the subject matter expert on all food safety, quality, and compliance matters Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, Kosher, Organic, and other applicable standards Oversee the acceptability of Food Safety and Compliance programs at suppliers and manufacturing sites Partner with regulatory agencies and certification bodies during audits Design, implement, and maintain a robust QMS documentation system Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives Manage documentation, change control, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and training programs Approval of all manufacturing plants and raw material suppliers Lead investigations into quality or safety incidents Implement best-in-class practices for raw material quality, in-process controls, finished product testing, and traceability Champion a consumer-first mindset Quality Reporting, investigation, and monitoring corrective actions to quality measures at plants and consumer complaints Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Procurement teams to integrate quality and safety Provide guidance on new product development from a food safety and regulatory compliance perspective Collaborate with suppliers and co-manufacturers to strengthen quality and food safety