Food Safety & Quality Director | Rhode Island Relocation

Charcuterie Artisans; Mapleville (RI); Remote; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Charcuterie Artisans is seeking an experienced Corporate Food Safety Quality Assurance Director to lead our food safety and QA programs. The role requires developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a high-performing team across operations.

The candidate should have extensive experience in food safety, strong leadership, and analytical capabilities, with readiness to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies. Remote work flexibility and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in food safety and quality assurance.
• Master's degree or certifications preferred (HACCP, SQF, PCQI).
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive food safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee QA processes including product testing, inspections, and audits.
• Create and enforce food safety policies across operations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards.
• Identify and manage food safety risks with corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Develop and deliver training on food safety and QA practices.
• Monitor and analyze food safety metrics to drive improvements.
• Lead and mentor the QA team and foster high performance.
• Build relationships with suppliers, customers, and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in food science or microbiology

Master's or certifications (HACCP/SQF/PCQI)

Tools

Food safety software

Job description

Charcuterie Artisans is seeking an experienced Corporate Food Safety Quality Assurance Director to lead our food safety and QA programs. The role requires developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a high-performing team across operations.

The candidate should have extensive experience in food safety, strong leadership, and analytical capabilities, with readiness to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies. Remote work flexibility and travel as needed.