Director of Quality

A leading company in the food production space is seeking a Spanish-speaking Director of Quality Assurance to lead quality and food safety programs across its dynamic, multi-site manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the QA and regulatory teams across four bakeries and multiple warehouses.
• Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organizations
• Maintain and enhance food safety systems to meet BRC, FDA, USDA, Kosher, Gluten-Free, and Organic standards.
• Serve as the primary lead for all internal and external audits; train QA staff to manage audits independently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, and Customer Service.
• Promote and implement efficiency and safety programs across all facilities.
• Oversee COA processes to ensure timely and accurate documentation for customers.
• Lead vendor compliance programs for raw materials, packaging, and logistics partners.
• Investigate and resolve quality and food safety issues using tools like HACCP, cGMP, FIFO, and root cause analysis (5 Whys, Pareto).
• Lead recall and traceability programs, including mock recall exercises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years in Quality Assurance, including leadership roles in food manufacturing (bakery experience preferred).
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA-related systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• LEAN, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Routine travel to NY and NJ facilities is expected.