Director, Quality Systems & Food Safety Excellence

CPS Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems & Assurance Director in Milwaukee to oversee QA, food safety, and compliance across production facilities.

You will drive QMS alignment with HACCP, GFSI, and ISO 22000, and lead internal and third‑party audits to ensure certifications and continuous improvement. This role demands collaboration with R&D, Operations, and supply chain, plus strong data analysis and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food-related field.
• 15+ years in quality assurance or food safety in food ingredients, dairy, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GFSI (BRC, SQF), FSMA, FDA, and USDA regulations.
• Experience leading audits and managing food safety certification programs.
• Experience interacting with customers and leading customer communications related to quality.
• Proficiency in quality control tools, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS aligned with HACCP, GFSI, and ISO 22000.
• Ensure FDA, USDA, FSMA, and customer regulatory compliance.
• Lead audits and certifications; manage documentation for quality systems.
• Establish product specifications with R&D, Operations, and others.
• Implement KPIs and drive continuous improvement in quality metrics.

Skills

Quality mindset

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

CPS Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems & Assurance Director in Milwaukee to oversee QA, food safety, and compliance across production facilities.

You will drive QMS alignment with HACCP, GFSI, and ISO 22000, and lead internal and third‑party audits to ensure certifications and continuous improvement. This role demands collaboration with R&D, Operations, and supply chain, plus strong data analysis and leadership.