Director of Quality - Food Safety

Clark-Resources; Carthage (MO); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 195 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Annual Bonus

Résumé du poste

A leading food safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) and Technical Services Leader for their operations in Carthage, Missouri. The role involves driving excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and leading high-performing teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years FSQ or related experience in food & beverage manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership in quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsabilités

• Champion a culture of food safety, quality, and operational integrity.
• Lead and develop high-performing, customer-focused teams.
• Oversee preventive risk mitigation programs.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

PCQI Certification

HACCP Certification

SQF Practitioner Certification

Description du poste

This range is provided by Clark-Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

This position is 100% onsite position near Carthage, Missouri. M-F full time and on-call.

Our client does offer relocation assistance but must currently live in the U.S.

Must have extensive Food/Beverage Manufacturing Industry experience to be considered.

We are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) and Technical Services Leader to drive excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. This role will shape strategy, lead high-performing teams, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of food safety, quality, and operational integrity.
• Lead and develop high-performing, customer-focused teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Operations, and leadership to shape FSQ strategies and programs.
• Act as primary FSQ contact for customers, ensuring timely resolution of technical inquiries and quality issues.
• Oversee preventive risk mitigation programs, leveraging predictive analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure FSQ plans, preventive controls, and CCPs are current, effective, and followed.
• Partner with plant leadership to align on FSQ programs, capital needs, and process optimization.
• Oversee supplier quality programs, vendor assessments, and raw material qualification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA processes.
• Support plant expansions, new product commercialization, and compliance with domestic and international regulations.
• Provide leadership in sanitation practices, environmental monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Mentor and coach FSQ teams, driving professional growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years FSQ or related experience in food & beverage manufacturing, ideally with multi-plant oversight. Dairy experience is a nice plus.
• Certifications such as PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in quality systems, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at all organizational levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team development skills.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Manufacturing