Director of Quality

DSJ Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead the quality and food safety programs across multiple locations in NY and NJ. This role demands a quality-driven leader with extensive experience in food manufacturing, able to oversee quality systems and drive regulatory compliance while mentoring a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive QA experience in food manufacturing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with HACCP and cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Assurance and Regulatory team.
• Oversee quality and safety systems for compliance.
• Manage vendor compliance for raw materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

QA systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Are you a quality-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact in the food industry? A premier food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead and elevate its quality and food safety programs across multiple bakery and warehouse locations in NY and NJ.

What You'll Do:

Are you a quality-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact in the food industry? A premier food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead and elevate its quality and food safety programs across multiple bakery and warehouse locations in NY and NJ.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance and Regulatory team.
• Oversee and continuously improve quality and food safety systems to meet BRC, government, and customer standards.
• Serve as the primary lead for audits, while mentoring your team to manage them independently.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to resolve customer issues and drive product excellence.
• Tackle complex food safety and quality challenges using your expertise in HACCP, cGMP, allergen control, and more.
• Manage vendor compliance for raw materials, packaging, and logistics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, USDA, and other governing bodies.
  
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive QA experience in food manufacturing, with multi-site oversight preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong leadership presence with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and work non-traditional hours when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA systems.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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