Director of Quality Assurance

4 days ago

Princeton, NJ, United States The Judge Group Full time

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 travel **

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
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