Vice President of Quality

1 month ago

Lake Mary, United States FFP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary: The Vice President of Quality is responsible for overseeing and enhancing our multi-site quality programs, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in QA/QC, process development, and regulatory compliance, particularly within the food, beverage, flavor, or nutritional sectors.

Key Responsibilities and Required Qualifications:

Strategic Leadership:

  • Lead and manage multi-site quality programs, including QA, QC, and support process development.
  • Foster a culture of quality partnership across the organization, developing and mentoring a high-performing quality team.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on education, food safety, and right-first-time principles.
  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance on quality and compliance matters to the executive team, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the company.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure full compliance with FDA requirements for food safety, labeling, flavors, and dietary supplements.
  • Maintain USDA and organic certifications.
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of SQF & BRC (GFSI), HACCP programs.
  • Ensure adherence to RFA & FT standards.
  • Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations, staying ahead of changes in legislation and standards that could impact the company’s products or processes.

Laboratory Management:

  • Oversee laboratory operations, including LIMS, HPLC, GC MS, wet chemistry tests, and product sample management.
  • Coordinate with external laboratories for pathogen testing, nutritional analysis, and environmental labs for water quality.

ERP Implementation:

  • Lead ERP implementation projects to optimize quality and compliance processes organization wide.

Product Commercialization:

  • Accelerate speed-to-market initiatives through effective material evaluation, supplier validation, product design, and specification generation and validation.

Audits and Compliance:

  • Conduct and oversee internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits (FDA, Organic, SQF & BRC).
  • Manage and resolve product recall activities efficiently and effectively.
  • Oversee the management of audits, both internal and external, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving:

  • Lead complaint resolution processes (CAPA) and perform root cause analysis.
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives and drive continuous quality improvements through data analysis.
  • Establish and maintain a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement, including the adoption of best practices and innovative quality assurance technologies.
  • Collaborate with R&D, production, and supply chain teams to integrate quality and compliance considerations into product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Lead the response to quality or compliance issues, including product recalls, regulatory actions, and customer complaints, ensuring timely and transparent communication with all stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong customer and people orientation with exceptional leadership qualities.
  • Extroverted, adaptable, and goal-oriented.
  • Robust technical background with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Superior problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and lead teams towards excellence.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance regulatory compliance with business objectives.
  • Acute attention to detail and high level of organization and accuracy.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in an associated field or an MBA is preferred.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years in a senior leadership position within the food, beverage, flavor, or nutritional industry.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-plant operations and corporate quality roles.
  • Extensive experience in customer interaction and managing product recalls.
  • Proven track record of implementing and managing a QMS in a manufacturing environment.

Required Certifications:

  • SQF Practitioner
  • PCQI
  • HACCP
  • Halal, Rainforest Alliance, and Fairtrade preferred.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Generous Vacation
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • 5 Personal Days
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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