Vice President of Quality - Based in El Paso, TX

Vida Group International; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Quality Assurance is seeking a qualified individual to oversee compliance initiatives and quality systems across their operations. This role requires a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, exceptional leadership, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multi-site teams, expertise in quality risk management, and knowledge of food and beverage regulations. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing multi-site teams and quality programs.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory agencies in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Systems and compliance initiatives across operations.
• Oversee audit programs to verify adherence to standards.
• Manage QA leadership for quality engineering and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Quality risk management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline

Professional certification in Quality Engineering or Management

Job description

Located in El Paso, TX

This role ensures that all activities across Retail and Co‑Manufacturing operations comply with our client's Quality Systems Manual and applicable regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise‑wide Quality Systems and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate Quality and Regulatory policies across all business units, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
• Oversee audit programs (internal and external) to verify that design, development, and manufacturing processes adhere to corporate policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and applicable industry or regulatory standards.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) oversight and support for multiple manufacturing sites, domestic and international.
• Manage and develop QA leadership, including Directors and Managers responsible for quality engineering, manufacturing support, and quality systems, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate product quality and safety actions, including corrective actions, escalation processes, and field remediation activities.
• Lead and support regulatory inspections and interactions with relevant oversight bodies.
• Review customer complaints, product performance data, and trend analyses to ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing to implement sustainable quality improvements and ensure compliance with domestic and global regulatory requirements.
• Establish annual departmental goals, budgets, and strategic plans that align with broader corporate objectives.
• Monitor key quality and operational metrics, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and promote operational excellence across all facilities.
• Partner with senior leadership to define quality policies, risk‑management strategies, and business processes supporting long‑term growth.
• Review environmental or facility monitoring data to ensure operations align with internal quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Participate in cross‑functional operations or governance committees to evaluate performance and shape future business strategy.
• Represent the company in industry and trade associations to contribute to the development of Food & Beverage standards.
• Oversee corporate compliance programs, ensuring consistent implementation across all sites.
• Oversee the division and facility audit programs to verify that design, development, and manufacturing processes meet corporate policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and applicable standards such as SQF, FISMA, and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products.
• Expertise in quality risk management, contamination or defect prevention, analytical or testing methodologies, or equivalent quality‑related disciplines.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven experience managing multi‑site teams, complex budgets, and large‑scale quality programs.
• Proficiency in quality engineering principles, such as Process Validation, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma methods, and Process Capability.
• Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), design assurance, CAPA, and Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Hands‑on experience working with regulatory agencies or external auditors in domestic and international settings within the food and beverage industry (ncluding FISMA, SQF, and FDA).
• In‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and international Food & Beverage regulations.
• Expertise in food contamination prevention, analytical chemistry, and laboratory methodologies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific / technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification(s) such as ASQ Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, or Quality Auditing preferred.