Quality Director - Food Safety & Continuous Improvement Leader

CSG Talent; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking a Quality Director to provide strategic leadership for QA and food safety in a manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain quality management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage audits and CAPA, monitor quality metrics, and partner with Operations and Supply Chain to uphold standards and drive product excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and recognised quality management systems
• Experience with GFSI standards, regulatory compliance, customer audits, and certification programs
• Extensive knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis, quality improvement, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic leadership skills
• Experience managing departmental budgets, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all quality assurance, food safety, and quality control functions.
• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulations, customer standards, and industry requirements.
• Oversee quality management systems, audits, inspections, and certification programs.
• Establish and monitor quality performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead investigations, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Oversee product testing, specifications, process controls, and quality assurance procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Manage customer complaints, product non-conformances, and quality-related investigations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen food safety, quality awareness, and employee accountability.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to maintain quality standards.
• Manage quality budgets, resources, and departmental performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality teams, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to support operational requirements outside standard working hours.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

CAPA & root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Quality metrics & data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology

Job description

CSG Talent is seeking a Quality Director to provide strategic leadership for QA and food safety in a manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain quality management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage audits and CAPA, monitor quality metrics, and partner with Operations and Supply Chain to uphold standards and drive product excellence.