Regional Director of Quality
Core
Oversees QA procedures, policies, and continuous improvement across North American locations, ensuring food/feed safety compliance and process efficiency.
Role type
Regional Director of Quality (Food & Feed Manufacturing)
Builds
Food and feed products for global customers
Domain
Agriculture, Food Manufacturing, and Feed Production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality Assurance management, Regulatory compliance (FDA, AAFCO), Supplier audit and qualification, Process improvement, Team leadership, Laboratory operations oversight, Documentation management, Cross-functional project management
Preferred skills
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification, GFSI auditor certification (FSSC 22000/SQF), Biofuels production experience, Vendor management, Industry association membership
Technologies
LIMS, SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ISN Procurement database
Responsibilities
Administer QA policies and continuous improvement plans across the region, Manage third-party lab relationships and supplier audits, Review and approve starting material specifications and supplier qualifications, Coordinate animal feed label creation and regulatory registrations, Liaise with legal and commercial teams on customer specifications and audit questions, Train non-QC staff on quality best practices, Conduct site visits and audits (25-50% travel)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities