Director of Quality

Are you a quality-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact in the food industry? A premier food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead and elevate its quality and food safety programs across multiple bakery and warehouse locations in NY and NJ.What Youll **Lead and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance and Regulatory team.Oversee and continuously improve quality and food safety systems to meet BRC, government, and customer standards.Serve as the primary lead for audits, while mentoring your team to manage them independently.Collaborate with Sales and Operations to resolve customer issues and drive product excellence.Tackle complex food safety and quality challenges using your expertise in HACCP, cGMP, allergen control, and more.Manage vendor compliance for raw materials, packaging, and logistics.Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, USDA, and other governing bodies.What You **Bachelors degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering.8+ years of progressive QA experience in food manufacturing, with multi-site oversight preferred.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Strong leadership presence with a passion for coaching and developing teams.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Flexibility to respond quickly and work non-traditional hours when needed.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA systems.

Created: 2025-06-04