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Director of Quality Assurance
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3P Partners .
Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
About the Company A growing, mid-sized food manufacturing company is seeking a hands‑on Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to lead food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across a diverse product portfolio.
This role reports to the CEO and plays a critical leadership role in daily operations, customer readiness, and long‑term quality culture. It is an on‑site position near Austin, TX offering $150K+ base salary + bonus + benefits.
Responsibilities Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Lead, develop, and maintain all Food Safety Programs including HACCP, HARPC, Preventive Controls, Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Foreign Material Prevention.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer‑specific standards.
Serve as the facility’s Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
Oversee the development, validation, and verification of cleaning and sanitation systems, including pathogen and allergen controls.
Responsible for regulatory inspections and third‑party audits.
Ensure product labels meet federal and international standards, including claims review.
Quality Assurance & Quality Systems
Own and enhance the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring consistent documentation, traceability, and process control for total product portfolio.
Lead team for all third‑party, customer audits, and co‑manufacturing audits.
Oversee raw material, in‑process, and finished product testing, including microbiological, chemical, sensory, color stability, and potency testing.
Direct management of complaint investigations, CAPAs, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions.
Assess and approve new suppliers and co‑manufacturers, partnering with procurement and R&D.
Operational & Leadership Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high‑performing FSQA team including quality managers, supervisors, and lab personnel.
Champion a proactive food safety culture through coaching, training, and cross‑functional partnership.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure process capability, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement KPI tracking for quality performance, customer complaints, audit readiness, and cost‑of‑quality.
Guide specification development and provide technical expertise on pathogen reduction, irradiation/ETO alternatives, steam treatment, color stability, extract standardization, and natural ingredient variability.
Support R&D in product commercialization, shelf‑life studies, and regulatory reviews.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related disciplines with 10+ years quality management in food processing
Strong computer, communication, organizational, problem‑solving, decision‑making, training, and interaction skills
Must be able to distinguish between all colors including red/green and perform organoleptic analysis.
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
HACCP, HARPC, SQF, and PCQI certification (required within 3 months of starting position)
Expert knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, SQF, food plant sanitation, food regulation and labeling laws and audit processes
This is a high impact opportunity for a food safety and quality leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to shape the next phase of growth.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at 3P Partners by 2x.
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Director of Quality Assurance
role at
3P Partners .
Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
About the Company A growing, mid-sized food manufacturing company is seeking a hands‑on Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to lead food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across a diverse product portfolio.
This role reports to the CEO and plays a critical leadership role in daily operations, customer readiness, and long‑term quality culture. It is an on‑site position near Austin, TX offering $150K+ base salary + bonus + benefits.
Responsibilities Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Lead, develop, and maintain all Food Safety Programs including HACCP, HARPC, Preventive Controls, Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Foreign Material Prevention.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer‑specific standards.
Serve as the facility’s Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
Oversee the development, validation, and verification of cleaning and sanitation systems, including pathogen and allergen controls.
Responsible for regulatory inspections and third‑party audits.
Ensure product labels meet federal and international standards, including claims review.
Quality Assurance & Quality Systems
Own and enhance the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring consistent documentation, traceability, and process control for total product portfolio.
Lead team for all third‑party, customer audits, and co‑manufacturing audits.
Oversee raw material, in‑process, and finished product testing, including microbiological, chemical, sensory, color stability, and potency testing.
Direct management of complaint investigations, CAPAs, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions.
Assess and approve new suppliers and co‑manufacturers, partnering with procurement and R&D.
Operational & Leadership Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high‑performing FSQA team including quality managers, supervisors, and lab personnel.
Champion a proactive food safety culture through coaching, training, and cross‑functional partnership.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure process capability, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement KPI tracking for quality performance, customer complaints, audit readiness, and cost‑of‑quality.
Guide specification development and provide technical expertise on pathogen reduction, irradiation/ETO alternatives, steam treatment, color stability, extract standardization, and natural ingredient variability.
Support R&D in product commercialization, shelf‑life studies, and regulatory reviews.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related disciplines with 10+ years quality management in food processing
Strong computer, communication, organizational, problem‑solving, decision‑making, training, and interaction skills
Must be able to distinguish between all colors including red/green and perform organoleptic analysis.
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
HACCP, HARPC, SQF, and PCQI certification (required within 3 months of starting position)
Expert knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, SQF, food plant sanitation, food regulation and labeling laws and audit processes
This is a high impact opportunity for a food safety and quality leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to shape the next phase of growth.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at 3P Partners by 2x.
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