Director, Quality & Food Safety
Dairy & Beverage Manufacturing | Harrisonburg, VA area |
$150,000–$200,000 base + 23% bonus + LTI eligible + full benefits + full relocation covered
Our client, a global food & beverage manufacturer is hiring a Director of Quality & Food Safety to lead one of the largest single-site plants in their U.S. network: 700+ employees, 14 production lines, dairy & aseptic beverage production.
The Role
- Own Quality & Food Safety strategy, compliance, and food safety culture for a flagship, high-volume plant
- Lead a team of 40 spanning quality, compliance, lab, and sanitation functions
- Report directly to the Sr. Plant Director; high visibility with senior operations and corporate quality leadership
What You Bring
- 10+ years of Quality leadership in food or beverage manufacturing
- Currently operating at Director level (single-site) not a first-time director
- Dairy or beverage manufacturing experience required
- Aseptic processing experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
- A track record of staying and growing with employers, not moving every 2 years
- Comfortable leading in a unionized manufacturing environment
The Offer
- $150,000–$200,000 base, 23% performance bonus, LTI eligible
- Full benefits, 401(k) match, unlimited time off
- Full relocation package covered
- Shenandoah Valley, VA / low cost of living, easy access to Charlottesville, Richmond & D.C.