Director of Quality, Compliance & Innovation

Director of Quality, Compliance & Innovation $140,000 - $160,000 + 10% Bonus + Relocation Package + Executive Ownership + Build & Lead a New Function + Progression + 401k Match + PTO & Holidays + Medical, Dental, Vision + More South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood) Are you a senior quality leader from food or beverage manufacturing looking for a technically challenging executive role where you can take full ownership of innovation, compliance and quality? Do you want to build a new vertical that sits right at the heart of the business, operating with high autonomy, reporting directly to senior leadership? On offer is a rare opportunity to lead from the production floor to the boardroom in a hands-on, onsite position. You will be joining a fast growing food manufacturer with ambitious growth plans, looking to unify quality control, regulatory compliance, and product innovation under one strategic function. As a result of continued growth and a new product category launch planned, they are now looking to add a senior leader to spearhead this new division. In this role you will lead GFSI/SQF audits, preventive controls (HACCP) ownership, CAPA and supplier programs, and you will also guide sensory and innovation activity, remaining a visible presence on the plant floor, in the lab, and in the pilot kitchen. The successful person will play a pivotal role in a range of varied and interesting projects from concept to completion, directly impacting the organizations success. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a true executive remit, build out a new department, and have real ownership and influence across the business. The Role: Responsible for the end-to-end strategy, growth and development of quality, food safety, and product innovation for a fast growing food manufacturer Grow, develop multi-disciplinary teams and shape a brand-new function with freedom and autonomy Lead new product development from concept, commercialization work closely with R&D Own the QC & QA function across all manufacturing lines, lead audits, drive route cause investigation, continuous improvement, and manage the supplier quality program Exciting long-term progression as this organization continues to grow and scale The Person: Senior Quality/Compliance leader from food or beverage manufacturing Strong working knowledge of GFSI/SQF, HACCP, FSMA preventive controls/PCQI-level ownership, and audit leadership Comfortable leading teams cross-functionally while staying hands-on and visible on the plant floor Looking for a high-impact role with technical challenges #J-18808-Ljbffr