Sr. Director, Food Safety and Quality

Career Opportunity Sr. Director, Food Safety and Quality with Liquid Manufacturing Solutions in Franklin, OhioAre you an experienced food safety and quality leader ready to drive excellence in a dynamic and growing manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a Senior Director, Food Safety and Quality to lead all aspects of our food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs.In this newly created senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with operations and executive leadership to set the strategic direction for quality and food safety, while also managing day-to-day execution across our facilities. You’ll play a critical role in shaping company culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring we not only meet—but exceed—customer, regulatory, and industry expectations.Specific Responsibilities include:Lead and evolve all Quality and Food Safety programs including FSMA, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, allergen control, sanitation/SSOP’s, and environmental monitoring.Serve as lead SQF, PCQI, FDQI and HACCP Practitioner and subject matter expert on regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, Kosher, Halal, etc.).Drive consistent, high-quality production through SOPs, verification/validation studies, traceability systems, internal audits, preventative controls and training.Lead and mentor a strong team, cultivating a culture of learning, integrity, and excellence. Build a culture of quality and food safety within the companyPartner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.Collaborate with Sr. Director of Operations and leadership team to refine systems based on performance metrics, regulations, and customer feedback.Lead customer complaint resolution, root cause analysis, and implementation of Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPAs).Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure raw material and packaging quality.Serve as the point of contact during third-party, customer, and regulatory audits.Lead continuous improvement initiatives using tools like SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean.What we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field (advanced degree a plus)10+ years in food manufacturing quality roles, with 5+ in a leadership roleCertified SQF Practitioner, HACCP, PCQI and FDQIDeep technical and regulatory knowledge of food safety in U.S. and Canadian marketsStrong leadership, communication, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration skillsComfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on environmentsExperience in a fermented, acidified, shelf-stable, oils, flavors or related product category is a plus but not requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and QA software preferredBonus: Bilingual in Spanish/English.Why join us:You’ll be joining a growing, mission-driven team committed to producing high-quality, safe food products. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on company strategy, innovation, and operational excellence.We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.·      Competitive starting pay·      Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays·      Schedule: Monday thru Friday, day shift·      Benefits: Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings and Short-Term Disability PlansLiquid Manufacturing Solutions (formerly known as Olivamed) is a privately-owned company that plays a significant role as a manufacturer, supplier, and marketer of edible liquid food products and other consumer product goods in the United States.Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates please.Ready to lead food safety at the highest level?Apply today or reach out directly to learn more. shaddad@.

Created: 2025-07-05