Director of Quality - AllSTEM Connections : Job Details

AllSTEM Connections is seeking a Director of Quality to work onsite in Santa Clarita, CA.

This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Salary Range: $175K-$195K

M-F, 8AM - 5PM.

SUMMARY:

Our confidential client is a premiere contract manufacturer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned beverages, providing full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. They are seeking a director of quality to work onsite in Santa Clarita, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all 24/7 quality assurance and quality control activities for DP1, which includes 1.4 million sq. ft. across 2 production buildings and 5 warehouses.
• Develop and oversee quality policies, procedures, and methods to inspect, test, and validate product and production processes.
• Ensure that all quality systems are in full compliance with local, regional, state, federal, and international laws and regulations.
• Serve as primary point of customer contact for all quality and food safety-related communication.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to set quality benchmarks and ensure high-quality documentation based on the latest industry standards.
• Lead digitization efforts of all quality reporting and compliance processes.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison for all commercialization and qualification efforts.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of existing processes and procedures and oversee implementation of enhanced initiatives.
• Develop and maintain an annual departmental budget for all quality activities.
• Manage all certification processes including SQF, NSF, Organic, Kosher, and similar.
• Responsible for maintaining and qualifying all critical food safety functions including recall and withdrawal procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree in food science or a related field highly preferred.
• 10+ years of direct leadership experience in a large, complex quality environment.
• Deep understanding of Title 21 of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act, including the regulations governing the manufacturing of both food products and supplements.
• Demonstrated history of managing multi-site organizations.
• Proven experience motivating and inspiring a team to achieve industry-leading performance.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with strong business acumen.
• Proven commitment to safety with a clean safety record.
• Ability to work actively on your feet for extended periods of time, navigate stairs comfortably, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Relocation can be provided for the right candidate.