Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance (Food Manufacturing)

SourcePro Search, LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance to lead our QC/QA programs in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be a Certified SQF Practitioner with a proven record of successful third-party, regulatory, and customer audits in both foodservice and retail segments. You will oversee HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, CAPAs, and partner with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology required.
• Certified SQF Practitioner required or equivalent certification.
• 10+ years QA/QC leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record with audits (SQF, FDA, customer, third-party).
• Strong HACCP, GMPs, FSMA knowledge; experience with both foodservice and retail.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all QC/QA activities across food manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and improve the SQF program as the designated SQF Practitioner.
• Lead all audit activities (SQF, FDA, customer, third-party) and resolve non-conformities.
• Implement and monitor HACCP plans, food safety systems, GMPs, SOPs.]
• Supervise and develop the QA/QC team and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Ensure documentation, traceability, and regulatory compliance across quality functions.
• Manage customer complaints, deviations, and CAPAs; monitor trends and updates.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Certified SQF Practitioner

Job description

We are conducting a search for an experienced Director of Quality Control / Quality Assuranceto lead and manage our quality programs in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a certified SQF Practitionerwith a proven track record of successful third-party, regulatory, and customer audits, and extensive experience in both foodservice and retail segments. This leadership role is critical to ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Direct and oversee all QC/QA activities across food manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and improve the company’s SQF program; act as the designated SQF Practitioner.
• Lead all audit activities(SQF, FDA, , customer, and third-party), ensuring successful outcomesand timely resolution of non-conformities.
• Implement and monitor HACCP plans, food safety systems, GMPs, SOPs, and other quality-related programs.
• Supervise and develop the QA/QC team; drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize product quality and efficiency.
• Ensure thorough documentation, traceability, and compliance across all quality-related functions.
• Manage and respond to customer complaints, deviations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Certified SQF Practitioner(REQUIRED).
• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experiencein the food manufacturing industry, with leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success managing quality in both foodservice and retail channels.
• Proven track record of passing regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.
• Deep understanding of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, FDA regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-speed, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Experience with refrigerated, shelf-stable, or specialty food products is a plus.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus