Director of Quality Assurance

Food Talent Solutions; Nevada (IA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A food manufacturing solutions firm seeks a Quality Assurance Director to lead quality systems across multiple facilities in the US. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and provide strategic leadership for quality assurance efforts. This full-time role involves significant oversight and collaboration with various functions for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing Quality Assurance.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance and third-party audit systems.
• Multi-site QA leadership experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for QA and food safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and SQF standards.
• Drive consistency in quality systems across all facilities.

Connaissances

Leadership in Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Description du poste

Quality Assurance Director

Food Talent Solutions has partnered with a long‑standing client in the food manufacturing industry seeking a proven Quality Assurance Director to lead and strengthen their food safety and quality systems across multiple facilities. This individual will oversee three plants and serve as a key strategic leader ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Reports to: VP of Operations
Facilities Oversight: 3
Direct Reports: QA Managers & supporting QA personnel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all QA and food safety programs across three manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, customer, and internal standards.
• Drive consistency in quality systems, documentation, and audit readiness across all facilities.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to implement best practices and corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA Managers and teams to uphold company‑wide standards of excellence.
• Act as the primary liaison during external audits and major customer quality reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing Quality Assurance.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance and third‑party audit systems (FDA, USDA, SQF, etc.).
• Multi‑site QA leadership experience preferred.
• Dairy or related food manufacturing background highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Management
• Industries: Dairy Product Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage