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Director, Food Safety Quality Assurance Jobs in United States at LHH
Title: Director, Food Safety Quality Assurance
Company: LHH
Location: United States
**This is an on-site role in the Missouri / Arkansas region of the country. If you cannot relocate to this region please refrain from applying. Thank you.**
We are seeking an experienced Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance to lead all FSQA functions at our large-scale food and beverage manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for building and sustaining a culture of food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across the plant.
Key responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve the plant's HACCP, SQF/BRC, and FSMA-compliant food safety programs.
- Lead third-party, customer, and regulatory audits (FDA, USDA); manage audit readiness year-round.
- Direct quality control operations including incoming ingredients, in-process checks, and finished goods release.
- Manage and develop FSQA team members including QA Managers, Food Safety Specialists, and lab staff.
- Partner with Operations, R&D, and Procurement to resolve quality issues and support new product launches.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs; drive systemic quality improvement.
- Oversee supplier quality programs, including approval, monitoring, and non-conformance management.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
- 10+ years in FSQA within food/beverage manufacturing
- HACCP, PCQI, and/or SQF/BRC practitioner certification
- Deep knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations and FSMA
- Proven leadership managing cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills
