🚀 Director of Quality Assurance

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Director of Quality for a food manufacturing company. The Director will oversee the company’s quality assurance and food safety programs, manage a team of quality control professionals, collaborate across departments, and work with external stakeholders to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The role includes fostering and enhancing a strong food safety culture within the organization. Must be open to travel.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and ci of quality management systems
• Oversee product quality testing, evaluations, and audits to maintain compliance and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and measure product quality, conducting root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Drive the development and execution of quality policies & procedures within industry standards
• Ensure the organizations adherence to food safety regulations & maintain necessary certifications
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of food safety programs
• Oversee the maintenance of food safety programs including training, audits, and food safety processes
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and compliance updates
• Manage and mentor the quality assurance and food safety teams
• Develop team KPI’s and ensure alignment with organization goals
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure quality controls measures
• Work closely with other departments including Marketing and R&D
• Ensure alignment between quality and food safety initiative and overall company objectives
• Respond to and manage food safety incidents
• Conduct internal audits & reviews
• Oversee the preparation of required regulator reports
• Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and training programs

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Food Science or related field
• Lead Auditor Certified (e.g., ISO 9001 or ISO 22000)
• Food Defense Certified
• Master’s Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Proven expertise in process improvement and waste reduction)

Certifications:

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certified
• Experienced in using SAP and other ERP systems to track, manage, and report quality and safety data
• Familiarity with industry tools and technologies used for food safety, traceability, and reporting

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Note: This posting is provided by Judge Direct Placement. This description includes the essential duties and requirements and is subject to modification as necessary.

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