Director of Quality

Confidential Food Manufacturer; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Food Manufacturer in the Omaha area seeks a Director of Quality to lead site quality and food safety programs. This full-time, on-site role sets quality strategy and ensures compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing quality systems, reviewing production data, leading audits and CAPAs, and partnering with operations, R&D, and supply chain to approve materials, resolve issues, and support new product

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory frameworks (FDA/USDA).
• Experience leading quality systems, audits, and CAPA in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality systems and food safety programs site-wide.
• Review production and inspection data to monitor quality trends and drive improvements.
• Lead audits and corrective/preventive actions; approve materials and supplier qualifications.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and supply chain to support new product launches and supplier approvals.
• Develop training programs, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement to ensure product safety and consistency.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Quality Auditing

Supplier Quality

Leadership

Data Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Education

B.S. in Food Science/related

Job description

Company Description

Confidential Food Manufacturer is a growing organization in the Omaha Metropolitan Area focused on producing safe, high-quality food products for a diverse customer base. The company operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, consistent product quality, and operational efficiency. Team members collaborate across production, quality, and supply chain functions to maintain rigorous standards and support continuous improvement. The organization values integrity, accountability, and a commitment to food safety throughout all levels of the business.

Role Description

The Director of Quality is a full-time, on-site role based in the Omaha Metropolitan Area, responsible for overseeing all quality and food safety programs across the facility. This role leads the quality team, sets quality strategy, and ensures adherence to internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing quality systems, reviewing production and inspection data, leading audits, and driving corrective and preventive actions. The Director of Quality collaborates closely with operations, R&D, and supply chain to approve raw materials and suppliers, resolve quality issues, and support new product launches. The individual in this role will also develop training programs, monitor key performance indicators, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product consistency and consumer safety.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Quality Control and Quality Assurance to oversee product testing, process verification, and compliance with food safety standards.


• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Management and Quality Auditing to design, implement, and continuously improve facility-wide quality systems and lead internal and external audits.


• Candidates should possess skills in Supplier Quality to evaluate, monitor, and collaborate with suppliers, ensuring raw materials meet specifications and regulatory requirements.


• Experience in food manufacturing or food processing, including knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, USDA) is highly beneficial.


• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building and mentoring teams, managing cross-functional initiatives, and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with proficiency in using data and metrics to identify trends, manage risk, and drive process improvements.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings, develop documentation, and interact effectively with customers and regulatory bodies.


• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications in quality or food safety are a plus.