Director of Food Safety

A company is looking for a Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance to lead quality and food safety efforts across third-party manufacturers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Design and document policies and SOPs to ensure compliance across external manufacturing and supply partners

Lead third-party and supplier audits to assess GFSI, food safety, and quality compliance

Establish and maintain product specifications, finished product testing, and shelf-life standards

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience, with at least 4+ years in pet-specific food manufacturing

Expertise in building and managing HACCP and GFSI-aligned systems

Strong working knowledge of FDA, USDA, AAFCO, and FSMA regulations

HACCP certification required; PCQI certification strongly preferred

Proven ability to manage quality and food safety programs across multiple facilities and partners