Director of Quality Systems

Responsibilities

• Continuous development and monitoring of supplier quality compliance programs.
• Ensuring incoming materials meet established pathogen control assessments.
• Managing and performing the internal audit program.
• Updating the initial quality training program and annual refreshers.
• Auditing the employee training matrix for compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
• Mentoring the quality control teams and developing succession plans.
• Creating, implementing, enforcing, and updating global QA/QC policies, protocols, procedures, training, and testing/inspection/audit programs.
• Leading efficient, informative, and preliminary walk-throughs, team meetings, and reviews.
• Providing technical, scientific expertise to cross-functional groups.
• Developing and implementing strategic leadership for the organization and championing a quality culture.
• Resolving consumer/customer complaints related to quality.
• Implementing corrective actions with appropriate plant or facility management personnel.
• Reporting quality issues to the VP of Technical Services.
• Managing each facility's Quality budget, projections, accruals, and variances.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Understanding of management/leadership fundamentals, certified in HACCP & Advanced HACCP, Internal Auditing, Third Party GFSI audit Standards, Food Security & Defense, and a Preventative Control Qualified Individual.
• Certifications from the American Society of Quality in Quality Engineering, Organizational Excellence, and Quality Auditing are a plus.
• Proficient in training and mentoring subordinate associates for future responsibilities.
• Willingness to work cross-functionally with other departments and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and travel to company facilities, customers, and suppliers as directed.