What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality position at Astrix?
Our client is a growing food manufacturing company looking for a Quality Director to join their team!
Title: Director of Quality
Job Duties:
The Director of Quality ensures the highest product standards by developing and verifying food safety and quality systems. This role leads the Quality Assurance team, aligns policies with SQF code, enhances existing programs, and implements new quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee risk assessments and preventative measures for product safety and quality.
- Ensure compliance with SQF certification, HACCP, traceability, recall systems, and training programs.
- Manage internal audit schedules, conduct supplier audits, and oversee food safety inspections.
- Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Engineering to maintain quality standards.
- Maintain the quality database, monitor production quality, and drive system improvements.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state food regulations, including USDA and FDA standards.
- Oversee product testing and support new product launches.
- Mentor and develop quality staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 10 years in quality assurance, including 2 years in a USDA/FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- SQF Practitioner certification required.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Experience with SQF, USDA, and FDA audits.
Physical & Work Environment:
- Occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs.
- Must be detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
