Experience: Director
Salary: $160,000 - $216,000 per year
Job Details
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Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, MicrOur Clientology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
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Master's degree preferred.
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10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within dairy manufacturing.
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Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing Quality and Food Safety teams.
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Prior dairy manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
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Experience with fluid milk, cultured products, cheese, butter, powders, ESL, or aseptic dairy processing strongly preferred.
Technical Knowledge
o HACCP
o SQF
o GMPs
o FDA regulations
o USDA requirements
o PMO standards
o Environmental monitoring programs
o Food safety risk assessments
- Experience leading customer, FDA, USDA, and third-party audits.
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Proficiency with quality management systems, statistical process control, and laboratory operations.
A bit about us:
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The Director of Quality is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Continuous Improvement programs within a dairy manufacturing facility. This strategic leader ensures the production of safe, high-quality dairy products while maintaining compliance with FDA, USDA, PMO, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and customer-specific requirements. The role serves as the facility’s quality champion and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Corporate Leadership to drive a culture of food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.
Why join us?
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Annual performance bonus
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401k with company match
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Generous PTO & sick leave
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