SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance to lead and manage our quality programs in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a certified SQF Practitioner with a proven track record of successful third-party, regulatory, and customer audits, and extensive experience in both foodservice and retail segments. This leadership role is critical to ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
What You'll Do:
Direct and oversee all QC/QA activities across food manufacturing operations.
Maintain and improve the company’s SQF program; act as the designated SQF Practitioner.
Lead all audit activities (SQF, FDA, , customer, and third-party), ensuring successful outcomes and timely resolution of non-conformities.
Implement and monitor HACCP plans, food safety systems, GMPs, SOPs, and other quality-related programs.
Supervise and develop the QA/QC team; drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize product quality and efficiency.
Ensure thorough documentation, traceability, and compliance across all quality-related functions.
Manage and respond to customer complaints, deviations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
Certified SQF Practitioner (REQUIRED).
Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in the food manufacturing industry, with leadership responsibilities.
Demonstrated success managing quality in both foodservice and retail channels.
Proven track record of passing regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.
Deep understanding of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, FDA regulations.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in a high-speed, hands-on manufacturing environment.
Experience with refrigerated, shelf-stable, or specialty food products is a plus.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Website
https://sourceprosearch.com
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
FDA Requirementsunmatched
Food Microbiologyunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Scienceunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Retailunmatched
Retail Channelunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety Systemsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Supply Chain Optimizationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Traceabilityunmatched
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