Director Quality & Food Safety

Our client, a global food & beverage manufacturer, is hiring a Director of Quality & Food Safety to lead one of the largest single-site plants in their U.S. network: 700+ employees, 14 production lines, dairy & aseptic beverage production in the Harrisonburg, VA area.

About the Role

• Own Quality & Food Safety strategy, compliance, and food safety culture for a flagship, high-volume plant
• Lead a team of 40 spanning quality, compliance, lab, and sanitation functions
• Report directly to the Sr. Plant Director; high visibility with senior operations and corporate quality leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years of Quality leadership in food or beverage manufacturing
• Currently operating at Director level (single-site) — not a first-time director
• Dairy or beverage manufacturing experience required
• Aseptic processing experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
• A track record of staying and growing with employers, not moving every 2 years
• Comfortable leading in a unionized manufacturing environment

Benefits & Pay

• $150,000–$200,000 base salary
• 23% performance bonus
• Long-term incentive (LTI) eligible
• Full benefits package
• 401(k) match
• Unlimited time off
• Full relocation package covered

Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA — low cost of living, easy access to Charlottesville, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.