Judge Direct Placement
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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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Judge Direct Placement
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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