Travel Requirements – Up to 10%.
Location – Mobile, AL
Job Type – Direct Hire
Remote – No Remote
Years Of Experience – 10 – 12 years
Compensation – $90,000 – $110,000 Per Year
Relocation Expenses – Yes

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

 Partners with plant leadership to ensure full commitment and accountability to quality assurance
and food safety programs. Promotes a proactive, engaged quality culture throughout the facility.
 Collaborates with leadership to enhance sanitation practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMPs), ensuring all sanitation and housekeeping standards are upheld.
 Establishes internal audit patterns, develops corrective action plans, and monitors results.
Reviews programs annually to ensure compliance with GFSI, BRC, AIB, and customer standards.
 Prepares the facility for third-party and regulatory food safety audits, ensuring readiness at all
times.
 Integrates HACCP and FSMA principles into production processes, ensuring alignment with
preventive controls and risk-based food safety programs.
 Conducts root cause and preventive action analyses for customer complaints and production
failures, driving continuous improvement.
 Establishes and manages the Quality department budget and tracks performance metrics including
MBOs and KPIs.
 Ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of all QA procedures, including microbiological,
chemical, and organoleptic testing, facility inspections, and inventory management.
 Leads the QA and Sanitation teams through coaching, performance management, and
professional development to maintain high standards of performance and accountability.
 Acts as the primary contact for USDA and FDA inspections, maintaining open communication
and positive relationships with regulatory representatives.
 Oversees daily laboratory activities and QA documentation, including SSOP, SOP, HACCP,
internal audit, and chemical/microbiological records. Maintains lab inventory and ensures all
necessary supplies are on hand.
 Carries out other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality Assurance & Food Safety.
Leadership Behaviors
 Acts as an owner and creates value for the company, its stakeholders, and customers.
 Builds strong internal and external relationships to drive collaboration and positive results.
Inspires others with a passion for the business and a persistent, can-do attitude.
 Drives innovation by generating creative, data-driven solutions that promote continuous
improvement and operational growth.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience & Skills:

 Minimum 10 years of experience in the food industry, including at least 5 years in a quality
management role.
 Strong understanding of food safety regulations and compliance requirements (FDA, USDA,
FSMA, HACCP, GFSI).
 Certified Internal Auditor with hands-on auditing experience.
 Proven success hiring, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
 Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
 Experience with document management systems and supply quality programs preferred.
 Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent) a plus.

Physical Requirements

 Must be able to work in a food manufacturing facility, including exposure to allergens, strong
odors, and temperature extremes (e.g., -30°F blast freezer, 100°F cook room).
 Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
 Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.