Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance Operations
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Job Summary
Overview
DIRECTOR OF FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE - OPERATIONS
LOCATION: FRESH PROCESSING AND PACKING FACILITIES
SHIFT: DAY
About the Opportunity:
Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance - Operations responsible for the general oversight and management of quality assurance and food safety in multiple food processing facilities. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the worlds largest carrot and organic vegetable grower packer and shippers. At GPG we take pride in delivering fresh healthy and safe products to communities while caring for the earths natural resources and investing in our family of employeescome grow with us!
Additional Info
What You Will Need:
- BS/BA degree in Microbiology Food Science Biochemistry Chemistry Biological Sciences or related field.
- Must be PCQI & certified in HACCP SQF Practitioner and knowledgeable in PrimusGFS.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a Food Safety and Quality Assurance-related position.
- Previous staff management experience is required.
- This person must be experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of food safety product safety product quality standards document control microbiology and regulatory issues pertaining to food production.
- Candidate must have extensive knowledge of implementing HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls programs and requirements.
- Must be knowledgeable in food processing equipment and laboratory operations as well as food quality food safety and sanitation systems and programs.
- Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously requiring communication and interaction with all levels of the organization.
- Must be able to read write and communicate in English.
- Must have a valid drivers license with a clean DMV driving record.
- Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Understanding of fresh vegetable processing packing and vegetable juice processing a plus.
Benefits
Total Rewards: $135000 - $170000 / YEAR
Filling Deadline: February 17 2026 (Internal Employees)
- Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
- Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Subsidized gym membership
- Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
