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Director Quality & Food Safety

NPAworldwide
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
Job Description

Director, Quality & Food Safety

Dairy & Beverage Manufacturing | Harrisonburg, VA area |

$150,000$200,000 base 23% bonus LTI eligible full benefits full relocation covered

Our client, a global food & beverage manufacturer is hiring a Director of Quality & Food Safety to lead one of the largest single-site plants in their U.S. network: 700 employees, 14 production lines, dairy & aseptic beverage production.

The Role

  • Own Quality & Food Safety strategy, compliance, and food safety culture for a flagship, high-volume plant
  • Lead a team of 40 spanning quality, compliance, lab, and sanitation functions
  • Report directly to the Sr. Plant Director; high visibility with senior operations and corporate quality leadership

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • 10 years of Quality leadership in food or beverage manufacturing
  • Currently operating at Director level (single-site) not a first-time director
  • Dairy or beverage manufacturing experience required
  • Aseptic processing experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
  • A track record of staying and growing with employers, not moving every 2 years
  • Comfortable leading in a unionized manufacturing environment

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

The Offer

  • $150,000$200,000 base, 23% performance bonus, LTI eligible
  • Full benefits, 401(k) match, unlimited time off
  • Full relocation package covered
  • Shenandoah Valley, VA / low cost of living, easy access to Charlottesville, Richmond & D.C.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 200000

Currency Type : USD

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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