Vice President of Quality

Job Description

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.

Full-time