Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance (Food Manufacturing)

Director Of Quality Control / Quality AssuranceWe are conducting a search for an experienced Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance to lead and manage our quality programs in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a certified SQF Practitioner with a proven track record of successful third-party, regulatory, and customer audits, and extensive experience in both foodservice and retail segments. This leadership role is critical to ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.What You'll Do:Direct and oversee all QC/QA activities across food manufacturing operations.Maintain and improve the company's SQF program; act as the designated SQF Practitioner.Lead all audit activities (SQF, FDA, customer, and third-party), ensuring successful outcomes and timely resolution of non-conformities.Implement and monitor HACCP plans, food safety systems, GMPs, SOPs, and other quality-related programs.Supervise and develop the QA/QC team; drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize product quality and efficiency.Ensure thorough documentation, traceability, and compliance across all quality-related functions.Manage and respond to customer complaints, deviations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance.What You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.Certified SQF Practitioner (REQUIRED).Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in the food manufacturing industry, with leadership responsibilities.Demonstrated success managing quality in both foodservice and retail channels.Proven track record of passing regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.Deep understanding of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, FDA regulations.Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Ability to thrive in a high-speed, hands-on manufacturing environment.Experience with refrigerated, shelf-stable, or specialty food products is a plus.Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus