The Judge Group

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Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Director of Quality for a food manufacturing company! They will be responsible for overseeing the company's quality assurance & food safety programs. The Director will manage a team of quality control professionals, collaborate across departments, and work closely with external stakeholders to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulations, and best practices. The Director will also play a key role in fostering and enhancing a strong food safety culture within the organization. • *Must be open to shift ** Responsibilities: • Lead the development, implementation, and ci of quality management systems • Oversee product quality testing, evaluations, and audits to maintain compliance and regulatory compliance • Monitor and measure product quality, conducting root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing corrective actions as needed • Drive the development and execution of quality policies & procedures within industry standards • Ensure the organizations adherence to food safety regulations & maintain necessary certifications • Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of food safety programs • Oversee the maintenance of food safety programs including training, audits, and food safety processes • Coordinate inspections, certifications, and compliance updates • Manage and mentor the quality assurance and food safety teams • Develop team KPI's and ensure alignment with organization goals • Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure quality controls measures • Work closely with other departments including Marketing and R&D • Ensure alignment between quality and food safety initiative and overall company objectives • Respond to and manage food safety incidents • Conduct internal audits & reviews • Oversee the preparation of required regulator reports • Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and training programs Requirements: • Master's degree in Food Science or related field • Lead Auditor Certified (e.g., ISO 9001 or ISO 22000) • Food Defense Certified • Master's Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Proven expertise in process improvement and waste reduction) Certifications: • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) • SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certified • Experienced in using SAP and other ERP systems to track, manage, and report quality and safety data • Familiarity with industry tools and technologies used for food safety, traceability, and reporting ##JDP