Associate Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Overview

The Associate Director of the QA team oversees site level execution as well as business unit wide strategic direction. This includes monitoring and communication of KPIs, overseeing the project execution for improvement, and determining the direction of processes and procedures related to food safety and quality.

• Be responsible for food safety and quality by coordinating cross functional departments to achieve food safety and quality objectives in collaboration with other Directors and cross functional team to maximize regulatory compliance and product reliability
• Develop Quality Assurance and Compliance strategy to align with local, city, state and federal requirements
• Lead and motivate a team of Sr. Quality Assurance Manager and QA managers and supervisors across multiple facilities
• Assure the adherence of sites to HACCP plans and ensure compliance with all company FSQA requirements
• Direct the development and implementation of corporate Food Safety and Quality Assurance plans
• Champion continuous improvement within the teams, driving FSQA KPIs
• Be the primary contact for high-impact quality issues experienced by the company and industry including co-mans and 3PL sites
• Provide the leadership team with updates on KPIs, projects and team dynamics

• A Leader: develop and motivate a large group of employees
• Analytical and Problem Solving Oriented
• Results Driven and Passionate About Customer Success
• Communication Proficiency: speak to employees with tact and diplomacy and manage stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills
• Time Management: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
• Technical Capacity: computer literacy to input information into the computer
• Learning Orientation: able to take direction and relay information to employees

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Food Science, Biology or other relevant subjects
• 10+ years of experience within the food industry
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a food manufacturing/processing facility (experience in high risk food manufacturing environment is an asset)
• Organizational oversight with large site or multi-site business
• Strong attention to detail and data driven mindset
• Extensive knowledge of principles and applications of FSQA programs including HACCP, Sanitation and applicable certifications
• Up-to-date knowledge on FDA, USDA, SQF and local guidelines

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Arizona Pay Range

$123,080—$143,565 USD

Illinois Pay Range

$132,260—$154,275 USD

This position is also eligible for the Hello Fresh equity plan.