Food & Safety Quality Assurance Director

Our client, a rapidly growing and dynamic leader in the beef processing industry, is seeking an experienced and proactive Director of Quality Assurance to build and lead their food safety and QA programs at their state-of-the-art facility in Madill, Oklahoma. This is a pivotal leadership role for a systems-builder and team developer who understands that consistent product integrity stems from robust programs, disciplined execution, and a culture of “doing things right the first time.” This is an incredible opportunity to join an organization experiencing exponential growth and to truly make your mark by building and scaling a world-class FSQA function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive food safety and quality assurance management systems.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with USDA regulations, BRC certification requirements, HACCP plans, and all applicable food safety standards.
• Serve as the facility’s PCQI and primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
• Lead internal and third-party audit preparation, execution, and response (BRC, customer, regulatory inspections).
• Develop, maintain, and train staff on food safety programs, SOPs, GMPs, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, QC, and Operations to embed quality standards into day-to-day workflows.
• Coach and develop the QA team (12-14 people), establishing clear performance expectations and fostering accountability.
• Manage supplier approval and verification programs, including incoming raw material and ingredient review.
• Track, analyze, and report on key QA metrics; identify systemic risks and lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain all required QA documentation.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership in Quality Assurance within a USDA-regulated, SQF- or BRC-certified meat or protein processing operation.
• Deep expertise in food safety management systems, including HACCP development and execution, FSMA/PCQI certification, and third-party audit management.
• Strong beef processing experience is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Proven ability to drive QA strategy at a program level while remaining engaged in day-to-day execution.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills; a team builder who invests in staff development and accountability.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills; able to influence without authority and build credibility across departments.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage complex documentation.
• PCQI certification required (or ability to certify promptly upon hire); SQF Practitioner or BRC internal auditor certification is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-action, “100 miles per hour” environment with a high tolerance for experimentation and change. This is an opportunity to build processes and structures from scratch with significant autonomy.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $150k – $175k base + bonus.
• Benefits: Excellent
• Relocation: Flexible, assistance provided based on candidate needs.

This client is looking for a future-forward leader ready to dive in for this critical role, putting the right engine in place for their rapid expansion. If you are a tenacious, experienced QA professional with a passion for beef processing and building systems in a high-growth environment, we want to hear from you!

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Industry 1: Food & Beverages
Industry 2: Food Production
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Job ID: 58025067148
Category: Sales and Marketing
Location: Madill, OK