Job Summary, Director of Quality Assurance - Vienna Beef

The Director of Quality Assurance at Vienna Beef oversees food safety, quality, regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/SQF), labeling, audits, supplier management, and team leadership. Key duties include maintaining records, handling product dispositions/corrective actions, performance tracking/reporting, staff training, export compliance, and SOP development. Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in food safety/quality, 3+ years managing, plus expertise in regulations, ESHA software, and analytical skills. Preferred: HACCP, FSMA PCQI, SQF certifications.

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Position Overview

Implement and manage food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Requires knowledge of food processing, regulations, foodborne illness, allergens, pest management, SQF, sanitation, and microbiology.

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Core Responsibilities

• Maintain QA/food safety records for compliance; disposition out-of-spec products, investigate issues, implement corrections.


• Promote proactive customer relations; track production performance (violations, complaints, deviations, audits) and provide monthly reports with improvement direction.


• Train personnel on quality programs; conduct internal audits; oversee supplier/third-party audits and questionnaires.


• Oversee records, audits, product dispositions, corrective actions, and performance reporting.


• Lead SQF initiatives; manage databases (ReposiTrak, TraceGains, FoodLogiQ); foster continuous improvement across departments.


• Ensure FDA/USDA labeling compliance using ESHA Genesis (or similar); submit LSAS applications, create generic approvals, review proofs with Purchasing/Marketing.


• Oversee exports: FDA certificates, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, supplier verification.


• Develop/maintain SOPs, Food Safety Plans; hire/train/coach team; resolve conflicts; liaise with regulators.


• Review industry updates; other duties as assigned.


• Manage labeling (ESHA Genesis, LSAS submissions), exports, supplier verification, and SOPs/Food Safety Plans.


• Train/lead team; promote continuous improvement and regulatory liaison.

Requirements

• Bachelor?s in food science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related.


• 5+ years food safety/quality experience; 3+ years management.


• Expertise: FDA/USDA, pathogens/allergens, supplier audits, SQF.


• Skills: Communication (oral/written/technical), multitasking, analytics, mentoring; proficient in Word/Excel; Deacom ERP a plus.


• Preferred: HACCP, FSMA PCQI, SQF Practitioner certifications.