Director, Quality Control and Food Safety

Director, Quality Control and Food Safety

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Job Overview The Director of Quality Control and Food Safety is responsible for implementing and overseeing Quality and Food Safety programs across designated food processing facilities. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Address and resolve any quality or food safety issues promptly.
• Maintain compliance with FSMA, GMP, FDA regulations (CFR 110 & 111), and GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, FSSC
  22000).
• Prepare for and manage third-party and FDA audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant quality managers and their teams.
• Oversee sanitation programs, pest control, and environmental monitoring.
• Manage food safety plans and support capital projects from a quality perspective.
• Define and publish facility-based quality and food safety metrics.
• Report successes and issues to senior leadership.
• Oversee departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Team leadership of multiple site Quality teams.

Job Experience

10+ years of quality leadership experience in food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturing.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and GFSI systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple facilities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Team Leadership and ability to lead change.
• Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate and motivate across all levels of the organization.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work in a production environment under GMP standards, requiring safety glasses and closed-toe shoes.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Pay Range: $135K-$155K, exempt
• Bonus:
  This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Director

Full-time

Quality Assurance

Food and Beverage Manufacturing