Director Quality & Food Safety Beverage

Quality & Food Safety Director – Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Virginia

We are looking for a dynamic Quality & Food Safety Director to lead quality operations at a high-volume beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures product excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong culture of quality while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead plant quality operations, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, AIB, etc.).

Oversee a team of ~40 employees, including three direct reports, fostering leadership and development.

Drive a culture of quality through continuous improvement and best practices.

Ensure food safety and product conformity through robust monitoring and compliance protocols.

Manage laboratory operations, testing, and training programs.

Act as the primary quality contact, collaborating with internal teams and regulatory agencies.

Maintain certification programs, including GFSI/FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Organic.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.

10+ years of quality experience in beverage manufacturing (aseptic experience preferred).

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience implementing quality systems, conducting root cause analysis, and driving operational excellence.

Proficiency in MS Office and quality management software.

Willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.

Relocation assistance available

Place of work

Retail Options, Executive Search
Shenandoah
United States of America

Employer profile

Relentless Talent Solutions, Powered by Innovation

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Our Core Values

We Build Long-Term Relationships

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We invest the time to understand your goals, culture, and hiring challenges.

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Local radius

Baton Rouge
Central
Prairieville
Gonzales
Gardere
Denham Springs
Merrydale
Oak Hills Place
Village Saint George
Old Jefferson

Job ID: 9523463 / Ref: 5acc8677f947eea9cf87b3a158c24c2f

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