Director of Quality

Director of Quality

_We are working with a well-established and growing food & beverage manufacturer in the Greater Syracuse area that is expanding its leadership team. The company is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Director of Quality that can work closely with the plant, operations and leadership teams. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality across the organization._

_Location: Greater Syracuse Area_

*Job Responsibilities:*

* Oversee compliance with food safety, quality, and environmental regulations through inspections, audits, and program evaluations.
* Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies including FDA, USDA, OSHA, and state authorities.
* Lead investigations into quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
* Direct quality assurance and laboratory operations including testing and validation programs.
* Develop and implement training programs related to sanitation, food safety, and quality standards.
* Lead HACCP and SQF programs to ensure compliance with industry standards.
* Partner with R&D to validate product safety, ingredients, and packaging requirements.
* Collaborate with operations to drive continuous improvement and process optimization.
* Support a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement across teams.
* Manage QA and lab personnel, including scheduling, development, and performance.
* Provide reporting and analysis on quality metrics to leadership.
* Handle customer complaints and ensure resolution through corrective action.
* Support budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities within quality operations.
* Lead special projects aligned with business and quality initiatives.

*Required Skills/Qualifications: *

* Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline preferred.
* 10+ years of experience in quality leadership within food or beverage manufacturing.
* Experience in regulated manufacturing environments; dairy or beverage experience preferred.
* Experience with aseptic and/or ESL processes preferred.
* Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements.
* Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Pay: $165,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance

Work Location: In person