Director of Food Safety and Quality

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Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global‑leader of convenient, good for you fruit‑based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we’re not just offering a job; we’re inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

The Director of Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) at Welch’s is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of all FSQ programs to ensure the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of our products. This role leads corporate FSQ initiatives, drives continuous improvement, and partners cross‑functionally to embed a culture of food safety and quality across the business and supply chain.

The Director will also manage the FSQ corporate team and play a critical role in shaping future policies, systems, and supplier partnerships.

This role will be based out of our Waltham, MA headquarters where you will be immersed in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is key.

Our company in‑office schedule is designed to maximize collaboration & relationship building balanced with flexibility and well‑being with 3 days in office and Thursdays/Friday being remote, flex days.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FSQ policies and procedures to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with all regulatory and customer standards.
• Support compliance with SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and related food safety certification and regulatory audit requirements.

• Own the Packaging and Ingredient Quality Programs, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, regulatory expectations, and internal quality targets.
• Lead resolution of ingredient or packaging‑related issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Conduct on‑site supplier audits and manage risk assessments, documentation, and supplier performance scorecards.

• Oversee FSQ documentation systems, laboratory compliance, and integration of IT/enterprise systems that support quality management and traceability.
• Drive digital transformation and system improvements to enhance decision making with improved data and drive overall efficiency.

• Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to align processes and requirements with ingredients, packaging, product, and processing specifications to support consistent execution.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for food safety and quality at manufacturing sites as needed to ensure the highest quality and safest food reaches our consumers and customers.
• Serve as a key advisor on FSQ risk assessments and design to ensure safe and high‑quality product.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships across the organization to align FSQ priorities with business objectives.

• Coach and develop FSQ team members to strengthen organizational capability and foster a high‑performance, quality‑driven culture.

• An experienced food safety & quality leader who can effectively work and influence in both a manufacturing plant and corporate environment.
• A proactive collaborator who plans and executes projects, gaining alignment and support across functions to deliver against strategic goals and day‑to‑day issue management.
• A results‑driven individual committed to delivering business impactful solutions.
• Strong practical risk assessment skills with an ability to work under pressure and make decisions in a timely manner.
• A strong team player who can work well in a dynamic environment and maintains a level of flexibility to support the broader team and deliver business results.
• A person who is passionate about delivering consistent, high quality products to our consumers and customers that are safe and fully comply with all…