Director Food Safety Quality Assurance

Responsibilities:

• Oversee food safety quality and regulatory compliance for production lines ensuring adherence to policies regulations customer and supplier standards.
• Act as the main contact for FDA and other regulatory inspections.
• Maintain the SQF management system including regulatory compliance customer specifications HACCP preventive controls microbiological testing and laboratory oversight.
• Manage the Customer Complaint Management program including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Review and maintain preventive actions including investigations related to product complaints and discrepancies in production and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist in the development training and retention of Quality Assurance staff.
• Review product labels and packaging for technical accuracy and FDA compliance.
• Manage the QC Hold Program including protocols for holds rework and nonconforming ingredients packaging and products.
• Maintain traceability programs and conduct crisis management and mock recall exercises.
• Conduct research and development of new products and modifications to existing products.
• Oversee the customer sampling program.
• Provide leadership in improving maintaining and validating sanitation practices and procedures.
• Monitor pest control inspections audits and followup on corrective actions.
• Conduct regular inspections and sanitation directing pest control programs.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation procedures evaluate SSOPs approved cleaning chemicals training and verification processes.
• Monitor hygienic standards of premises equipment and grounds.
• Maintain and write detailed SSOPs for all equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology chemistry or related food science fields.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product testing and QA/QC activities in food pharmaceutical or related manufacturing fields.
• Indepth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards including FDA FSMA and SQF.
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in training and developing staff.
• Excellent problemsolving abilities and experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Proficiency in maintaining traceability programs and conducting crisis management exercises.
• Experience with product label and packaging compliance for FDA standards.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and ensure adherence to food safety and quality protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in food science or related field.
• Certification in HACCP SQF or other relevant food safety management systems.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and thirdparty audits.
• Familiarity with pest control and sanitation practices in food manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.

• Bonus
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Remote Work :

No