Director of Quality Assurance

Food Talent Solutions has partnered with an established dairy manufacturer seeking an experienced Director of Quality Assurance to lead quality initiatives across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities. This is a corporate-level leadership opportunity reporting directly to the President, with responsibility for driving quality standards, regulatory compliance, technical expertise, and continuous improvement across the organization. Key Role Information Provide corporate quality leadership and technical oversight across three manufacturing facilities. Serve as a subject matter expert in cheese manufacturing, processing, conversion, and product quality. Partner with plant leadership to strengthen quality systems, food safety programs, and regulatory compliance. Lead corporate sustainability initiatives and support evolving customer and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Sales, and other functional leaders. Approximately 25–50% travel. What We're Looking For Demonstrated progressive experience within dairy or cheese manufacturing, with significant exposure to quality assurance, technical services, or food safety. Strong technical understanding of cheese manufacturing, product quality, and processing/conversion operations. Experience leading quality initiatives at the plant, regional, & corporate level. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or a related discipline required; advanced degree strongly preferred. Sustainability program experience is a plus. Why Consider This Opportunity? Senior corporate leadership position reporting directly to the President. Opportunity to influence quality strategy across multiple manufacturing locations. Established organization with over 50 years in the dairy industry. Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plan with company match, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr