Quality Director - Food & Beverage

Director of Quality – Food & Beverage

• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Working situation: Hybrid
• Level: Director – people manager

Our client, a large, successful food and beverage company known for a number of its products is looking to add to their Quality team!

The Director – Quality Assurance will help lead the Quality department and oversee all aspects of Quality Assurance. This individual will work to foster a culture of quality through providing leadership and guidance to their team and company.

The Director – Quality Assurance will:

• Establish and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with relevant industry standards.
• Identify, direct, and monitor FDA and ISO audits, both internal and external, and assist with supplier audits
• Manage and mentor Quality management staff to promote personnel development and succession planning.
• Responsible for reviewing and delivering Quality Budget
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, engineering, and other departments to support product development, manufacturing, and commercialization activities.
• Drive a culture of quality and regulatory compliance throughout the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of quality and regulatory requirements among all employees.

The Director – Quality Assurance has the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related fields
• Minimum of 10 years of Quality experience in the food & beverage industry
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve results.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive 401K program, health insurance, and HSA accounts
• Long term incentives in the terms of equity or stock at this level
• Flexible hybrid working model