VP of Quality -Food Manufacturing

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance to lead and elevate our FSQA function across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role will be responsible for setting the enterprise‑wide strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of quality and food safety excellence. This is a high‑impact leadership role blending executive strategy with operational execution - ideal for a senior leader ready to drive transformation across a growing platform. Experience: VP Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year Key Responsibilities Define and implement company‑wide food safety and quality strategy Champion a quality‑first culture across all facilities Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team Oversee FSQA across multiple manufacturing plants Standardize and integrate: HACCP systems SOPs and quality systems Regulatory and customer audits (FDA, USDA, etc.) Ensure all products meet or exceed quality and safety standards Develop and implement KPIs and quality metrics across facilities Lead supplier quality programs and risk assessments Oversee sanitation, environmental monitoring, and validation programs Manage customer and consumer complaint processes and drive improvements Partner with operations, plant leadership, and supply chain teams Act as the primary point of contact for quality‑related customer discussions Provide quality oversight on capital projects and facility design Lead and develop plant QA leaders Drive alignment and best practices across all locations Build scalable systems and organizational structure Qualifications 15+ years of progressive experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance 5+ years in a leadership capacity within food manufacturing or pet food manufacturing HACCP (certification required) FDA / USDA regulations Multi‑site manufacturing environments Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s preferred) Experience with SQF systems (Practitioner certification preferred) Proven ability to translate technical risk into executive‑level decisions Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills Additional Details Oversight of 3 manufacturing facilities with established QA teams Approximately 4 direct reports / 20+ indirect reports High level of autonomy to build and structure the function Open to candidates at the Director level ready to step into a VP role Why join us? Executive‑level visibility reporting directly to the CEO Opportunity to own and build the entire Food Safety & Quality function across multiple plants Board exposure and interaction with private equity stakeholders Participation in a high‑growth environment with a potential exit event (sale bonus upside) Ability to shape company‑wide quality culture and systems from the top down Lead a multi‑site operation with full autonomy to implement best practices Competitive compensation package including strong bonus structure + relocation support #J-18808-Ljbffr LeoForce