HiFyve
HiFyve is hiring a Director of Quality and Technical Services in the Food & Beverage industry in Joplin, MO!
Salary:
$120K-$200K + 20% bonus eligibility
Shift:
Monday-Friday, on-call 24/7/365
Location:
Joplin, MO
Benefits:
Full benefits package + relocation assistance
Position Summary
HiFyve is seeking a senior-level Quality Director to lead quality and food safety programs at a large-scale aseptic and ESL dairy processing facility. This role provides technical oversight for high-volume operations, supports product innovation, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a proactive quality culture.
Key Responsibilities • Provide site leadership for food safety, quality systems, and technical services • Guide teams across aseptic, ESL, and dairy-based product lines including plant-based alternatives • Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer inspections • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product launches and continuous improvement initiatives • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and customer regulations and requirements • Lead training and development efforts in quality, sanitation, and food safety practices • Serve as a subject matter expert for risk mitigation, regulatory trends, and technical troubleshooting • Coordinate with other quality leaders across facilities, including participation in multi-plant projects • Represent the site in customer visits, technical calls, and escalation resolution • Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and data analysis
Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or related field required • Master's degree in Food Science or Microbiology preferred
Skills and Experience • 10+ years of FSQ experience in food and beverage manufacturing (dairy preferred) • 2+ years of leadership experience in a food safety or quality capacity • Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, ESL, and high-protein formulation environments • Experience with centralized FSQ leadership and/or multi-plant operations • Proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management, commercialization, and audit readiness • Certifications preferred: PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain) • Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and external partners • Willingness to travel periodically for quality events, audits, and training initiatives
If you are interested, please apply!
Salary:
$120K-$200K + 20% bonus eligibility
Shift:
Monday-Friday, on-call 24/7/365
Location:
Joplin, MO
Benefits:
Full benefits package + relocation assistance
Position Summary
HiFyve is seeking a senior-level Quality Director to lead quality and food safety programs at a large-scale aseptic and ESL dairy processing facility. This role provides technical oversight for high-volume operations, supports product innovation, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a proactive quality culture.
Key Responsibilities • Provide site leadership for food safety, quality systems, and technical services • Guide teams across aseptic, ESL, and dairy-based product lines including plant-based alternatives • Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer inspections • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product launches and continuous improvement initiatives • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and customer regulations and requirements • Lead training and development efforts in quality, sanitation, and food safety practices • Serve as a subject matter expert for risk mitigation, regulatory trends, and technical troubleshooting • Coordinate with other quality leaders across facilities, including participation in multi-plant projects • Represent the site in customer visits, technical calls, and escalation resolution • Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and data analysis
Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or related field required • Master's degree in Food Science or Microbiology preferred
Skills and Experience • 10+ years of FSQ experience in food and beverage manufacturing (dairy preferred) • 2+ years of leadership experience in a food safety or quality capacity • Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, ESL, and high-protein formulation environments • Experience with centralized FSQ leadership and/or multi-plant operations • Proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management, commercialization, and audit readiness • Certifications preferred: PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain) • Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and external partners • Willingness to travel periodically for quality events, audits, and training initiatives
If you are interested, please apply!