Vice President Quality

Job Title

BS. (Masters preferred) Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, etc.

SQF Practitioner Certification

Valid Driver’s License.

Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of progressive Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Expert knowledge in GFSI, HACCP, PCQI, etc.

Expert knowledge in FDA regulations. Working knowledge of USDA, CFIA regulations would be a plus.

Strong working knowledge and experience with Lean process/culture.

Demonstrated leadership experience and a sense of urgency with the drive to make continuous improvements. Must understand change management and how to drive positive change throughout the enterprise as it relates to food safety and quality.

Ability to operate on multiple levels from the strategic to “hands on” to accomplish results.

Demonstrated ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality and risk.

Ability to think clearly and in a decisive manner while remaining calm under in pressure situations.

Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills backed-up by strong technical knowledge are critical to success in this role.

Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with SAP QM or other ERP systems experience is preferred.

Must have good writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with customers and people at all levels of the company.