A leading organization in the food manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced and strategic
Vice President of Quality Assurance. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across internal manufacturing, contract partners, and distribution networks.

This role is ideal for a quality executive with deep experience in BRC food safety standards,
thermal steam processing, and proven success in implementing proactive quality assurance models in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of quality assurance strategies, policies, and systems across all manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Oversee internal quality, third-party manufacturing compliance, and distribution center inspections
• Drive the transition from Quality Control (QC) to a proactive Quality Assurance (QA) approach
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development to ensure proper checkpoints and testing protocols
• Manage root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and audit readiness
• Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Hoshin Kanri
• Implement quality metrics and KPIs to improve product quality and customer satisfaction
• Oversee internal auditing processes and the material review board
• Manage departmental budgets and develop talent through training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in senior-level Quality Management
• At least 10 years of experience in lean manufacturing and operational excellence
• Extensive knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) Food Safety Standards
• Hands-on experience with thermal steam processing and other food safety validation methods
• Demonstrated expertise in both Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodologies (DOE, FMEA, ANOVA, process characterization)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and poka-yoke
• Proven success in leading plant transformation and change management
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Business, or Engineering (preferred)
• Professional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management (preferred)

Why This Role

This is a key leadership opportunity to shape the future of quality in a growing, innovation-driven food manufacturing company. The Vice President of Quality will influence strategy, drive operational excellence, and build a high-performance culture of continuous improvement and compliance.