Director of Quality Assurance (1099526)

Overview

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Director of Quality for a food manufacturing company. They will be responsible for overseeing the company’s quality assurance & food safety programs. 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. The Director will also play a key role in fostering and enhancing a strong food safety culture within the organization. Must be open to shift.

Location

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation

Salary: $140,000.00 USD Annually - $155,000.00 USD Annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ci of quality management systems
• Oversee product quality testing, evaluations, and audits to maintain compliance and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and measure product quality, conducting root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Drive the development and execution of quality policies & procedures within industry standards
• Ensure the organizations adherence to food safety regulations & maintain necessary certifications
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of food safety programs
• Oversee the maintenance of food safety programs including training, audits, and food safety processes
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and compliance updates
• Manage and mentor the quality assurance and food safety teams
• Develop team KPI’s and ensure alignment with organization goals
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure quality controls measures
• Work closely with other departments including Marketing and R&D
• Ensure alignment between quality and food safety initiative and overall company objectives
• Respond to and manage food safety incidents
• Conduct internal audits & reviews
• Oversee the preparation of required regulator reports
• Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and training programs

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree in Food Science or related field
• Lead Auditor Certified (e.g., ISO 9001 or ISO 22000)
• Food Defense Certified
• Master’s Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Proven expertise in process improvement and waste reduction)

Certifications

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certified
• Experienced in using SAP and other ERP systems to track, manage, and report quality and safety data
• Familiarity with industry tools and technologies used for food safety, traceability, and reporting

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services