Director, Plant Quality Assurance And Food Safety

Director of Quality Assurance Food Manufacturing

Location: Jefferson, Wisconsin area

Position Type: Full-time, Onsite (100%)

Compensation: $120,000 - $152,000 Full Benefits

Relocation: Not offered

Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Are you a seasoned Quality Assurance leader passionate about ensuring food safety and compliance excellence? Join a growing, well-established food manufacturing company renowned for its employee-oriented, family-friendly, and community-focused culture. This is where employees thrive, build long-term careers, and frequently retire due to a supportive environment prioritizing safety and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

As the Director of Quality Assurance, you will lead and oversee all quality-related functions, ensuring the highest food safety standards, compliance, and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team, including the QA Manager, QA Supervisor, and other department staff.
• Quality Oversight: Take ownership of all aspects of quality assurance, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: As the primary liaison with USDA representatives, ensure compliance with all HACCP, USDA, and Safe Quality Food (SQF) program regulations.
• Process Excellence: Develop, implement, and maintain the SQF Code, fostering a culture of food safety and quality throughout the plant.
• Collaboration: Support new product development and marketing efforts to ensure quality standards align with company and customer expectations.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Background: A Bachelors degree in a food-related field (e.g., Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology).
• Leadership Experience: At least 5 years as a Quality Assurance Director or Manager in a food processing facility.
• Regulatory Expertise: At least 5 years of experience working with USDA regulations and managing HACCP and SQF program compliance.
• Work History: A proven track record of success and a solid work history reflecting reliability and achievement.
• Residency: Live within 45 minutes of Jefferson, WI, or have the ability to commute daily.
• Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
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Why Join Us?

This is more than a job; its an opportunity to impact in a supportive and rewarding environment where your expertise will shape the companys future. Employees love working here because:

• The company is employee-oriented, focusing on safety and career development.
• It offers a family-friendly culture and values the local community.
• Youll work with a team as committed to excellence as you are.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and lead quality assurance efforts for a respected company in the food manufacturing industry, wed love to hear from you!