Director of Quality Assurance

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Director of Quality for a food manufacturing company. The Director will oversee quality assurance and food safety programs, manage a team of quality control professionals, collaborate across departments, and work with external stakeholders to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations while fostering a strong food safety culture. Must be open to shifts.

Base pay range

$140,000.00 / yr - $155,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality management systems
• Oversee product quality testing, evaluations, and audits to maintain compliance
• Monitor and measure product quality, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Drive development and execution of quality policies and procedures within industry standards
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and maintain necessary certifications
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of food safety programs
• Oversee maintenance of food safety programs including training, audits, and processes
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and compliance updates
• Manage and mentor the quality assurance and food safety teams
• Develop team KPIs and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production to ensure quality controls
• Collaborate with other departments including Marketing and R&D
• Align quality and food safety initiatives with overall company objectives
• Respond to and manage food safety incidents
• Conduct internal audits and reviews
• Oversee preparation of required regulator reports
• Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and training

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