Director of Quality Assurance

Tall Hat Foods; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Tall Hat Foods is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead all QA programs on-site in Lindon, UT. You will oversee QA/QC teams, ensure compliance with USDA, SQF, and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement in product safety and consistency.

In this role, you will collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain, train staff on quality standards, prepare for audits, and communicate performance to senior leadership and key customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC and QA management in food manufacturing.
• Experience with USDA, SQF and other food-safety standards.
• Experience leading cross-functional QA teams.
• Strong HACCP, GMP knowledge and preventive controls.
• Experience with internal audits and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA and QC programs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead audits and maintain the quality management system.
• Partner with operations, R&D, and supply chain for improvements.
• Train team members on quality standards and procedures.
• Communicate performance to senior leadership and customers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

Tall Hat Foods crafts innovative sauces, soups, dressings, and main-course solutions designed for today’s chefs and modern foodservice operations. Produced in USDA- and SQF-certified facilities, the company focuses on food safety, consistency, and high-quality standards. Its products are distributed through leading foodservice providers, helping elevate menus in restaurants and commercial kitchens nationwide. Team members collaborate closely with culinary professionals to support creativity, operational efficiency, and reliable product performance.

Role Description

The Director of Quality Assurance is a full-time, on-site role based in Lindon, UT. This role oversees all quality programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with USDA, SQF, and other regulatory and customer requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing quality assurance and quality control teams, monitoring production processes, reviewing test results, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. The director will lead internal audits, maintain and improve the quality management system, and partner with operations, R&D, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement in product safety and consistency. This role also includes training team members on quality standards, preparing for external audits, and communicating quality performance to senior leadership and key customers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management within food manufacturing or a closely related industry.
• Experience in Quality Auditing and maintaining a robust Quality System aligned with USDA, SQF, and other food safety standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional quality teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and risk-based preventive controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret data and implement practical solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to internal stakeholders and external auditors or customers.
• Ability to work on-site in Lindon, UT and collaborate closely with production, operations, and R&D teams.