Director Food Quality and Safety

PPS-HPS; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PPS-HPS is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Director to own food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness for a growing US-based food manufacturing operation.

This hands-on leader will oversee HACCP, SQF, FSMA, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, traceability, labeling, CAPA, recalls, and audits, while guiding the Food Safety & Quality team and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, R&D, and Supply Chain to drive performance.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of food safety/quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 2-3 years in a USDA-regulated facility.
• HACCP certification required or attainable; SQF Practitioner or PCQI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HACCP, SQF, FSMA, GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation, allergen controls, traceability, labeling, CAPA, recalls, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as key contact for USDA/FSIS, customers, and third-party audits.
• Lead and develop the Food Safety & Quality team and collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, R&D, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Food safety

Audit readiness

Regulatory compliance

HACCP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Director to take ownership of food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness for a growing food manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows how to operate successfully in a USDA-regulated manufacturing environment and can lead both the people and the systems behind a strong food safety culture.

You’ll oversee HACCP, SQF, FSMA, GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation, allergen controls, traceability, labeling, CAPA, recalls, and regulatory compliance while serving as a key point of contact for USDA/FSIS, customer, and third-party audits. You’ll also lead and develop the Food Safety & Quality team and work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, R&D, and Supply Chain.

We’re looking for someone with 5-6+ years of food safety/quality experience, including at least 2-3 years in a USDA-regulated facility. Strong experience with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SQF/GFSI, sanitation programs, audits, CAPA, and food manufacturing is essential. HACCP certification is required or must be obtainable; SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food safety leader who wants ownership, visibility, and the ability to directly impact quality and operational performance.