Director of Quality Assurance

Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, safety, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.

Position Overview : The Director of Quality Assurane will lead and oversee the food safety and quality assurance functions across our organization, which include food manufacturing, bird food production, and grain processing plants. This role plays a pivotal role in maintaining our commitment to the highest standards of food safety. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, and team management. The Director of Quality Assurance will work closely with plant managers, production teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure all facilities adhere to quality and safety standards and continue to meet the company’s commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

Quality Assurance Leadership :

• Foster a company-wide culture that prioritizes food safety and quality, leading by example and setting a high standard for all employees.
• Strategically oversee food safety and quality assurance functions, ensuring integration across all departments and levels within the organization.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality assurance (QA) and food safety programs across all facilities to meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards.
• Establish quality metrics, goals, and KPIs, monitoring performance to ensure consistent adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Proactively identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities, implementing corrective actions to elevate our standards of food safety and product quality.
• Lead QA initiatives for both food and non-food divisions (food manufacturing, bird food, and grain processing) to maintain high-quality product output across all business lines.
• Lead crisis management efforts, including recall strategies and customer issue resolution, maintaining the company’s reputation and customer trust.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight :

Process Improvement and Risk Management :

Team Development and Leadership :

Documentation and Reporting :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Qualifications :

Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program.

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