Director of Quality

Director Of Quality

The Director of Quality is responsible for overseeing the company's quality assurance and food safety programs. This leadership role ensures that all products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Director will manage a team of quality control professionals, collaborate across departments, and work closely with external stakeholders to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulations, and best practices. In addition, the Director will play a key role in fostering and enhancing a strong food safety culture within the organization.

REPORTS TO : Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality management systems (QMS) to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee product quality testing, evaluations, and audits to maintain compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and measure product quality, conducting root cause analysis on quality issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Drive the development and execution of quality policies and procedures in line with industry standards.
• Ensure the organization's adherence to food safety regulations and maintain necessary certifications.
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of food safety programs to minimize risk and ensure a safe product.
• Oversee the maintenance of food safety systems, including training, audits, and the validation of food safety processes.
• Coordinate with external bodies for inspections, certifications, and compliance updates.
• Manage and mentor the quality assurance and food safety team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for team members to stay current with industry practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop team KPIs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to integrate quality control measures throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with R&D, marketing, and other departments to ensure quality and food safety standards are considered in product development and packaging.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure alignment between quality and food safety initiatives and overall company objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage food safety risks, providing strategic recommendations to prevent issues that could affect product quality, safety, or compliance.
• Respond to and manage food safety incidents, including product recalls, customer complaints, and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to proactively identify potential risks in the production process.
• Oversee the preparation of required regulatory reports, ensuring timely submission and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, training programs, and corrective actions taken to address issues.
• Stay informed on changes to food safety regulations and industry trends, ensuring the organization remains compliant with evolving standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and food safety processes.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, methodologies, and systems to improve quality control and safety measures.

DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

DECISION MAKING : Outcome-Focused : The role is output-centered with broad implications, requiring decisions that affect food safety processes, compliance, and overall product quality. The decisions made in this role can have significant impacts on product safety, company reputation, and regulatory compliance. All decisions will be made with the support of the SVP, Operational Excellence.

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Salary Description : $110,000 yearly