Director of Quality Assurance
The People Co.Our client is a leading food import and distribution company that is looking to bring onboard a Director, Food Safety & Supplier Assurance. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing food safety, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, and food defense programs across a global supplier network while supporting business growth, customer satisfaction, and supply chain continuity.
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• Lead and develop the Food Safety & Supplier Assurance team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier approval, qualification, auditing, and performance management programs.
• Ensure compliance with CFIA, SFCR, FDA, FSMA, and FSVP requirements.
• Lead food safety investigations, recalls, corrective actions, and supplier non-conformance resolution.
• Evaluate supplier, product, and supply chain risks and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership to manage food safety and regulatory risks.
• Support customer, regulatory, certification, and internal audits while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop KPIs, reporting tools, and quality systems that improve visibility, compliance, and supplier performance.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Food Safety, Supplier Quality, Regulatory Compliance, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, Preventive Controls, Traceability, Supplier Assurance, Recall Management, and CAPA programs.
• Expertise in CFIA/SFCR, FDA, FSMA, and FSVP regulations.
• Experience working within food importing, ingredient sourcing, food distribution, trading, or supply chain quality environments.
• Certifications such as PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner, BRCGS, or ASQ are considered assets.
What We Will Offer:
• An attractive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to lead a critical function within a growing and dynamic organization.
• A collaborative environment with strong executive visibility and impact on strategic business decisions.
If you are an experienced food safety leader looking to make an impact within a global supply chain environment, please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format, including key accomplishments and achievements. We look forward to hearing from you!