Position: Director of Quality [Food Manufacturing, Dry Goods]
About: Our client, a leading food manufacturing company located in Buena Park, CA, is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to oversee and enhance their quality assurance, sanitation, and regulatory team. This pivotal role involves developing and executing strategic quality initiatives, policies, and procedures, as well as leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA Organic, Kosher, Halal, and SQF certifications. The Director of Quality will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards throughout the product lifecycle, leveraging data analytics for decision-making and process optimization, while addressing customer complaints and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, related field, or equivalent work experience; minimum of 10 years in quality assurance/quality control within the food & beverage manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role; strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, regulatory requirements, SQF, and USDA Organic, Kosher, Halal certification; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations; excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k)
