Head of Quality & Food Safety — Multi-Site, 24/7 Ops

DrinkPAK; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking a Director of Quality to lead QA/QC in DP3, Philadelphia, guiding quality strategy, food safety, regulatory compliance, certifications, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

The role manages a ~45-person quality team, partners with senior leadership, and serves as the main quality contact for customers, with significant travel to Texas and California facilities especially during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of direct leadership experience in a large, complex quality environment.
• Deep understanding of Title 21 of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act, including regulations governing manufacturing of both food products and supplements.
• Demonstrated history of managing multi-site organizations.
• Proven commitment to safety with a clean safety record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all 24/7 QA and QC activities across production buildings and warehouse.
• Develop and oversee quality policies, procedures, and methods for inspection and validation.
• Ensure all quality systems comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as DrinkPAK’s primary point of customer contact for quality and food safety.
• Collaborate with senior management to set benchmarks and maintain quality documentation.
• Lead digitization of quality reporting and compliance processes.
• Manage certification processes (SQF, NSF, Organic, Kosher, etc.).
• Develop and maintain an annual quality department budget.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Multi-site leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

DrinkPAK is seeking a Director of Quality to lead QA/QC in DP3, Philadelphia, guiding quality strategy, food safety, regulatory compliance, certifications, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

The role manages a ~45-person quality team, partners with senior leadership, and serves as the main quality contact for customers, with significant travel to Texas and California facilities especially during onboarding.