Director Food Quality and Safety
Cleveland, TN - USA
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Director to take ownership of food safety quality sanitation regulatory compliance and audit readiness for a growing food manufacturing operation.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows how to operate successfully in a USDA-regulated manufacturing environment and can lead both the people and the systems behind a strong food safety culture.
Youll oversee HACCP SQF FSMA GMPs SSOPs sanitation allergen controls traceability labeling CAPA recalls and regulatory compliance while serving as a key point of contact for USDA/FSIS customer and third-party audits. Youll also lead and develop the Food Safety & Quality team and work closely with Production Sanitation Maintenance R&D and Supply Chain.
Were looking for someone with 56 years of food safety/quality experience including at least 23 years in a USDA-regulated facility. Strong experience with USDA/FSIS HACCP SQF/GFSI sanitation programs audits CAPA and food manufacturing is essential. HACCP certification is required or must be obtainable; SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification is a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food safety leader who wants ownership visibility and the ability to directly impact quality and operational performance.
Required Experience:
Director