Vice President of Food Safety & Quality

Vice President of Food Safety & Quality

About the Company

Nationally recognized food manufacturer

Industry
Food & Beverages

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Food Safety & Quality to spearhead enterprise-wide FSQA initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing food safety and quality systems across multiple manufacturing facilities and co-packers, ensuring compliance with a range of industry standards. This executive leadership role demands a proactive approach to food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a focus on driving performance and strengthening customer confidence. The VP will also be instrumental in supporting product commercialization, overseeing audits, inspections, and risk mitigation, and leading high-performing FSQA teams. Applicants for the Vice President of Food Safety & Quality position at the company should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in food safety and quality leadership within food manufacturing. A strong background in USDA-regulated and SQF-certified environments is essential, as is experience with a variety of food products. The role requires extensive experience in managing audits, supplier quality, and co-packer relationships, as well as a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product development and commercialization from a food safety and regulatory perspective, and experience in leading recalls, crisis management, and corrective action programs.

Functions

• Operations