Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance (Food Manufacturing)
Company: SourcePro Search
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced
Director of Quality Control / Quality Assurance to lead and manage
our quality programs in a fast-paced, high-volume food
manufacturing environment . The ideal candidate is a certified SQF
Practitioner with a proven track record of successful third-party,
regulatory, and customer audits , and extensive experience in both
foodservice and retail segments . This leadership role is critical
to ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of
safety, quality, and compliance. What You'll Do: Direct and oversee
all QC/QA activities across food manufacturing operations. Maintain
and improve the company’s SQF program; act as the designated SQF
Practitioner . Lead all audit activities (SQF, FDA, , customer, and
third-party), ensuring successful outcomes and timely resolution of
non-conformities. Implement and monitor HACCP plans, food safety
systems, GMPs, SOPs, and other quality-related programs. Supervise
and develop the QA/QC team; drive a culture of accountability and
continuous improvement. Partner with cross-functional teams
including Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize product
quality and efficiency. Ensure thorough documentation,
traceability, and compliance across all quality-related functions.
Manage and respond to customer complaints, deviations, and
corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs). Monitor industry trends and
regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance. What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
Certified SQF Practitioner (REQUIRED). Minimum 10 years of QA/QC
experience in the food manufacturing industry, with leadership
responsibilities. Demonstrated success managing quality in both
foodservice and retail channels . Proven track record of passing
regulatory, third-party, and customer audits . Deep understanding
of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, FDA regulations. Strong organizational,
communication, and leadership skills. Ability to thrive in a
high-speed, hands-on manufacturing environment . Experience with
refrigerated, shelf-stable, or specialty food products is a plus.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus
https://sourceprosearch.com/
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