Director of QA, Reg and Compliance

About the role

A leading food manufacturing and distribution company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Director to oversee all food safety and quality assurance across its New England operations. This leadership role develops and maintains a culture of quality, ensures compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification requirements, and drives operational excellence throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems, including HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, and third-party certifications (SQF, etc.).
• Direct internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action initiatives.
• Oversee product quality, labeling compliance, traceability, allergen controls, and food safety programs.
• Analyze quality metrics, customer feedback, and operational data to identify risks and implement solutions.
• Lead, develop, and mentor QA staff while fostering a culture of food safety and quality excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and key customers regarding quality and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in food manufacturing quality systems.
• Strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of managing regulatory compliance programs within a fast-paced production environment.