Head of Quality & Food Safety

Confidential Food Manufacturer; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Food Manufacturer in the Omaha area seeks a Director of Quality to lead site quality and food safety programs. This full-time, on-site role sets quality strategy and ensures compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing quality systems, reviewing production data, leading audits and CAPAs, and partnering with operations, R&D, and supply chain to approve materials, resolve issues, and support new product

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory frameworks (FDA/USDA).
• Experience leading quality systems, audits, and CAPA in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality systems and food safety programs site-wide.
• Review production and inspection data to monitor quality trends and drive improvements.
• Lead audits and corrective/preventive actions; approve materials and supplier qualifications.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and supply chain to support new product launches and supplier approvals.
• Develop training programs, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement to ensure product safety and consistency.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Quality Auditing

Supplier Quality

Leadership

Data Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Education

B.S. in Food Science/related

Job description

Confidential Food Manufacturer in the Omaha area seeks a Director of Quality to lead site quality and food safety programs. This full-time, on-site role sets quality strategy and ensures compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing quality systems, reviewing production data, leading audits and CAPAs, and partnering with operations, R&D, and supply chain to approve materials, resolve issues, and support new product