Director Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Michael Page; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision

401k and more

Job summary

MPI seeks a Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance to lead comprehensive programs across all operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and top product standards. The role collaborates with leadership, FSIS, and customers to drive audits, staff mentoring, and data-driven improvements to protect brand integrity.

The position requires extensive experience in meat/poultry safety, on-floor leadership, and a proven track record of preventing issues before they affect finished goods.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a plant quality team, with hands-on leadership on the floor.
• USDA/FSIS experience in meat or poultry, HACCP, SSOPs, in-plant inspection.
• Track record of building prevention into processes and data-driven decisions.
• Ability to read process data as leading indicators and act before issues reach finished goods.
• Experience developing people and leading cross-functional quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strong food safety and quality programs across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain product quality and integrity.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and certifications to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in food safety processes.
• Train and mentor staff on food safety policies and best practices.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Stay updated on industry standards and emerging trends in food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Food safety

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Audits & inspections

Process improvement

Job description

The Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance will lead and oversee all aspects of food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining the highest product standards for the company.

Client Details

Our client is a growing food manufacturing company known for developing innovative consumer products and investing heavily in new product development, operational excellence, and market growth.

Description

• Develop and implement strong food safety and quality assurance programs across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain product quality and integrity.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and certifications to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in food safety processes.
• Train and mentor staff on food safety policies and best practices.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Stay updated on industry standards and emerging trends in food safety.

Profile

• Proven leadership of a plant quality team, with the standard set in person on the floor.
• USDA/FSIS experience in a meat or poultry establishment, including HACCP, SSOPs, and in-plant inspection.
• A record of building prevention into the process, not only catching failures after the fact.
• Sound product-disposition decisions against defined criteria and data.
• Ability to read process data as leading indicators and act before the issue reaches finished goods.
• 12+ years in food manufacturing food safety and quality, including leading and developing people.

Works across the floor, the leadership team, FSIS, and customers. Can set direction with incomplete information.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range: $190,000 - $210,000 USD.
• 10% bonus
• PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k and more!!
• A mission-driven company focused on improving lives through better nutrition
• Real growth and the chance to help shape the future of a category-leading brand
• Paid time off, company holidays, and work-life balance initiatives

Desired Skills and Experience

• Develop and implement strong food safety and quality assurance programs across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain product quality and integrity.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and certifications to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in food safety processes.
• Train and mentor staff on food safety policies and best practices.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Stay updated on industry standards and emerging trends in food safety.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.