Quality Leader


Columbus
Permanent
USD86000 - USD121000
Technical Operations
PR/592659_1778788175
Quality Leader

Position Summary:

The Quality & Food Safety Leader will guide a dedicated team in upholding and advancing site-level quality and food safety standards, ensuring the consistent production of safe, high-quality products. This individual will drive the development and execution of key food safety programs while promoting a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility.
The Quality & Food Safety Leader will have the following responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage site food safety, quality, and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (HACCP, GMPs, FSMA) and internal standards.
  • Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation, and microbiological programs, including validation of cleaning processes and adherence to sampling plans.
  • Drive investigations and CAPA execution for deviations while maintaining required documentation (CCPs, product release, audit readiness).
  • Conduct audits (internal and external) and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and third-party standards.
  • Analyze and report KPIs, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver food safety training while partnering cross-functionally to enhance processes and sanitary design.

The Quality & Food Safety Leader should have the following qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience with exposure to food safety, quality, or compliance.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, and regulatory standards; certifications (e.g., HACCP, PCQI) preferred.
  • Audit, regulatory, or environmental monitoring experience is a plus, along with prior leadership exposure.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ERP experience (e.g., SAP) beneficial.

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