Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

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At Honey Baked, our commitment to our people, product and brand is evident in our values: “Serve Others” and “Do the Right Thing.” We’re looking for a Director to manage and improve programs and policies that protect food safety and product quality. The role will oversee existing processes, develop new ones, and lead a team of professionals in a hybrid schedule (3 days in‑office, 2 days remote).

The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, regulations, risk assessment, root‑cause analysis, and leading teams.

• Lead a team of food safety and quality assurance professionals to develop and manage policies, regulatory compliance, and program execution.
• Assist in the development of policies and programs that mitigate food safety risks.
• Continuously improve policy and program documentation and review relevance and compliance.
• Ensure consistency with FDA, FSIS, and FDA Food Code.
• Work cross‑functionally to support the end‑to‑end quality program.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, and Procurement to establish quality protocols for new suppliers and products.
• Lead product quality and food safety continuous improvement activities through data transformation and analysis.
• Maintain a positive safety culture with a focus on brand protection, collaboration, and education.

Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field and 7+ years experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, HACCP, and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.

• Experience in managing Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Technical Services, or similar functions.
• Food industry and restaurant operations experience.
• Proven team‑leadership skills.
• Ability to establish quality assurance procedures/policies and produce documented instructions.
• Guest‑focused, brand protection mindset.
• Serv Safe certification (proctor preferred).
• Pest control experience preferred.
• USDA experience preferred.
• HACCP/GFSI certification preferred.
• FDA Food Code experience preferred.
• Influence others to deliver results and work effectively at all levels.
• Independent and team‑oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, & Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

15%–30% travel. Mostly sit‑or‑stand work with occasional lifting up to 50 lb.

Competitive salary and benefits, 401(k) match, and a culture that values doing the right thing.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, color, citizenship, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any protected categories.