Director of Quality

Sol-ti’s success resides in consistently developing the highest quality Living Beverages backed by our Employee-Owned team that brings energy and excitement into their daily work with a passion for healthy living and sustainability.

Sol-ti means ‘of the sun’ or ‘you are the sun’. We are committed to helping individuals shine while also preserving the planet with the use of sustainable glass packaging.

Industry Type:

Manufacturer

Category:
Operations

Beverages:
Super Food Beverages, Wellness Shots, Functional Beverages

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports to:

VP Operations

Backup Role:
Quality Supervisor

# of Direct Reports: 4

For this position, the candidate must reside in Massachusetts and be seeking a full-time position with onsite availability.

The Director of Quality is a strategic and hands‑on leader responsible for building and sustaining a culture where food safety, regulatory compliance, and product excellence are foundational to business performance. This role owns the end‑to‑end Quality function across internal manufacturing and external partners, ensuring the safe production of high‑quality finished goods which meet Sol‑ti’s standards for organic integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

The Director of Quality develops people, systems, and processes to protect our consumers, strengthen our brand, and drive measurable business results. This leader establishes clear quality objectives, builds high‑performing teams, defines and tracks KPIs, and partners cross‑functionally to support innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.

• Commit to following food safety policy, quality and regulatory requirements of FDA, USDA Organic NOP and SQF.
• Drive a proactive Quality Culture through training, leadership development, and accountability systems.
• Own and continuously improve Sol‑ti’s Food Safety Plan, HACCP, Preventive Controls, and GMP compliance.
• Lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs across manufacturing, partner manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA Organic, state, and international regulatory standards.
• Serve as SQF Practitioner (or equivalent) and lead certification efforts and audits.
• Serve as executive owner of recall readiness, crisis management, and regulatory response.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Define, track, and report quality KPIs across all manufacturing sites and partners.
• Create and manage an external supplier quality program
• Partner Manufacturing quality audits and performance management
• Monitor regulatory trends and proactively adapt policies to evolving FDA, USDA, and applicable international standards.
• Develop annual budget and ensure quality is fiscally responsible.
• Packaging safety compliance (PFAS‑free validation, glass integrity testing)
• Oversee label compliance, claims substantiation, and regulatory review for new product launches
• Partner with R&D and Operations to ensure quality integration throughout product development and commercialization.
• Establish quality standards and validation protocols for new ingredient sourcing
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and suppliers.

• 15+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred
• Experience managing or overseeing third‑party or co‑manufacturing partners
• Experience/Certifications required: SQFp (SQF Practitioner), PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Individual), HACCP, Internal Auditor, HAACP (Juice HAACP preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail with problem solving skills.
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Some travel to other manufacturing partner sites

• $,000 annually based on experience
• Employee Equity Incentive Plan
• Performance‑based bonuses
• Health Insurance programs with industry leading contributions towards your premium
• Referral Programs and free access to our functional beverages and supplements to enjoy while at work or home
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