Chief Quality Systems & Food Safety

Actalent; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Affordable health benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Director of Quality Systems and Assurance based in New Berlin, WI. This leader will drive QMS, food safety programs, and compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA and GFSI schemes, while building a culture of quality across the organization.

The role primarily supports a Monday–Friday schedule with first shift hours and occasional early mornings, late evenings, or weekend audits. Strong collaborative leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in quality assurance and quality systems management in a regulated environment with emphasis on food safety.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining QMS aligned with HACCP and GFSI schemes (BRC, SQF, OFSS).
• In-depth knowledge of FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements.
• Experience planning and leading internal audits, regulatory audits, and third‑party certifications.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality management systems (QMS) aligned with industry standards such as HACCP and GFSI schemes.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee internal audits, inspections, and validation activities to verify adherence to established quality and food safety standards.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory audits and third-party certification audits, ensuring successful outcomes and timely resolution of findings.
• Manage all documentation and recordkeeping related to quality systems and food safety programs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee supplier audits and certifications, ensuring suppliers meet defined quality and food safety criteria.
• Promote a strong culture of quality and compliance by leading through example and encouraging cross-functional collaboration.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality function and across the organization to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure readiness for all audits by maintaining up-to-date systems, training, and documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Audits & certifications

Documentation control

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Director of Quality Systems and Assurance based in New Berlin, WI. This leader will drive QMS, food safety programs, and compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA and GFSI schemes, while building a culture of quality across the organization.

The role primarily supports a Monday–Friday schedule with first shift hours and occasional early mornings, late evenings, or weekend audits. Strong collaborative leadership is essential.