Job ID: MM25899710
Location: Rockmart, GA
Category: Executive
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 02/21/2025
Director of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory (FSQR)| $120,000 – $150,000 | Direct Hire | Onsite
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $120,000 – $150,000 plus discretionary bonus; commensurate with experience
- Direct Hire
- Role open due to retirement after 25+ years; great long term career opportunity
- Poultry, RTE, USDA and Lab experience
Job Description
Contributor to shaping the future of food safety and quality within a leading organization. Lead and manage food safety and quality across all aspects of food manufacturing. Ensure adherence to food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA) and industry standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, BRC, Halal, Organic Programs, and any programs affiliated with labeling or product claims). Develop, implement and maintain robust QA programs to uphold product quality and consistency.
Conduct regular audit and inspections for identity areas from improvement and enhancement.
Responsibilities:
- Food Safety and Quality across all aspects of food manufacturing
- Adherence to food safety regulations and industry standards
- Microbiological and Chemical laboratory oversight
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Process improvement & Project Management
- Customer focus, customer relations and cross functional collaboration
- QMS – digital Quality Management System experience
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field; preferred advanced degree
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in technical leadership within the food industry – Ready to Eat – RTE experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (USDA, FDA) and quality management systems (HACCP, GMP, BRC, GFSI etc.)
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience in project management, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and external stakeholders.
- Office based role with frequent visits to production facilities and supplier visits, conferences, and regulatory inspections
Benefits and Perks:
- Industry competitive compensation based on your experience/qualifications
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (HSA/FSA)
- 401K plan
- PTO
- Your New Organization:
Your New Organization:
The Reserves Network has partnered with a private family-owned company to find their next Director of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory – Director FSQR. For over 75 years the values of Quality, Service and Relationships have endured. Bring your growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Seeking candidates who are highly driven, motivated, collaborative and with intellectual curiosity
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
