The QHSE Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive programs that ensure the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance. This role is responsible for leading and managing the overall quality assurance, food safety, and compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Review the current SQF Manufacturing and SQF Quality program, formerly SQF Level III, and implement continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and improve our quality control & assurance processes including management of non-conformances and compliance with FSMA, PAs, HAACP plans, and new product regulatory filing.
- Manage customer complaints and action plans for future mitigation.
- Develop and maintain a sensory program for improved quality control.
Health & Safety
- Review and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Establish and maintain a robust health and safety program to ensure safe working for all employees including risk assessments and mitigation measures to control risk.
Compliance & Regulatory
- Review and renew annual certifications as needed.
- Monitor any changes in local, state, and federal regulations and ensure compliance.
- Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality, health and safety & food safety incidents.
Documentation & Reporting
- Create & maintain a document and retention policy
- Build and create standard operating procedures
- Establish a comprehensive reporting for all production including physical retain program and traceability.
- Prepare and submit reports to management & regulators as needed.
Training & Development
- Create a Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety & compliance training curriculum. Ensure record keeping for all training.
- Act as the superuser for our Quality Management System (Tracegains) including establishing documentation for all system capabilities.
Supplier & Vendor Quality
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier documentation as required
- Establish a program for supplier feedback including scorecards and regular performance reviews including non-conformance reports & CAPA.
Audit Management
- Manage all on-site audits including SQF, Regulatory & customer-requested audits.
Environmental Compliance
- Identify and maintain any required environmental compliance reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Certification in food safety (e.g., HACCP, SQF, or equivalent).
- Experience in quality assurance and food safety management.
- Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
Skills and Abilities:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of food safety software and systems.