FSQA Director

On-Site | Relocation Assistance Available Ready to lead, influence, and make a visible impact? This is more than a compliance role—it’s an opportunity to own food safety, shape culture, and partner directly with operations to drive real results in a high-volume manufacturing environment. We’re looking for an FSQA leader who wants a seat at the table, thrives in a fast-paced plant, and takes pride in building strong teams and systems that stick. What You’ll Own Food Safety Leadership Lead and elevate all food safety systems (HACCP, SSOPs) Ensure USDA/FSIS and GFSI compliance with confidence Act as the go-to leader for FSIS relationships and audit success Operational Influence Work side-by-side with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance Solve issues in real time and drive accountability across the floor Team & Culture Build, coach, and develop a high-performing FSQA team Create a culture where food safety is owned at every level Turn data into action, identify trends, solve root causes, and implement lasting solutions Customer Confidence Lead investigations, product disposition, and corrective actions Ensure consistent delivery of safe, high-quality products What You Bring 5+ years of FSQA leadership in food manufacturing Strong expertise in HACCP, SSOPs, and USDA/FSIS A leadership style that drives accountability and collaboration Sharp problem-solving skills and sound decision-making Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a plant environment Bachelor’s degree (Food Science or related) preferred Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Flexibility to support operations as needed Why This Opportunity High visibility + real influence across plant operations Autonomy to lead and improve systems —not just maintain them Relocation support to make the transition seamless If you’re looking for a role where your leadership directly impacts product quality, team performance, and customer trust, this is it. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alpha Executive Search