A fast‑growing food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Quality Manager / Director to lead the facility's quality and food safety programs. This role oversees quality systems, develops the quality team, and partners with operations to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory, customer, and GFSI standards. The Senior Quality Manager will strengthen processes and drive a culture focused on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop quality staff; foster a collaborative, accountable culture.
- Own daily execution and improvement of quality systems, including HACCP, FSMA, Food Safety Plans, SPC, and SQF/GFSI programs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, certification, and customer requirements; oversee document control.
- Lead internal, external, and regulatory audits, including preparation, on‑site support, and corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D to align quality expectations and resolve issues.
- Drive root cause analysis, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage quality metrics, data analysis, and reporting; oversee lab operations, calibrations, and testing accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of food or beverage manufacturing experience, including 5+ in leadership responsibility. Experience with contract manufacturing, and USDA as well as FDA regulatory compliance is ideal.
- Strong knowledge of GFSI programs; HACCP and PCQI preferred.
- Analytical mindset with experience in statistical tools and quality data systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional partnership skills.
If this role aligns with your background and experience, don't wait to apply.