Director of Quality Assurance

Location

Santa Monica, CA | United States

Job description

Job Title: Director of Quality Assurance

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Quality Assurance, food safety and regulatory to lead and elevate our quality management processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the quality assurance strategy to ensure that our products and services meet the highest standards. The Director of Quality Assurance will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide strategic direction for the QA team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Process Optimization:

• Establish and maintain robust quality control processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize QA processes to adapt to changing business needs.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing quality assurance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide developmental opportunities for team members.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards relevant to the organization.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in quality management and incorporate them into the QA strategy.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory and testing standards and ensure the company is compliant with key relevant ingredient and trade regulations globally.
• Monitor & provide recommendations for action concerning changes global in regulatory compliance.
• Develop compliance SOPs for product and vendor on-boarding.
• Research and highlight key changes in international regulatory policies that may affect the business; trade, FTA's, embargos, ingredient and product restrictions and expected future trends.
• Maintain awareness/communicates changes in global regulatory standard and assesses impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including research and development, and operations, to integrate quality assurance into all aspects of the product development lifecycle.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with 3rd party manufacturing partners to address quality concerns and implement solutions. Review, monitor, and interface with multiple manufacturing partners.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks related to product quality and develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and report on quality metrics.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, promoting quality awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Issuing and tracking RCA/CAPAs (Root cause analysis/Corrective and preventative action).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a senior quality assurance role, with at least 8 years of experience in leadership positions.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Certifications in quality management (SQF, HCAAP, PCQI, IFS) are a plus.

Our client acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a fundamental human
value. Each employee and applicant will be considered on the basis of individual ability and merit, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristics.

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$150k