Director of Quality
$135k/y-$175k/y
Takasago International Corp. (USA)2 days ago
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Summary
Takasago International Corp. (USA) is seeking a Director of Quality to join their team in Teterboro, NJ. The role involves leading quality assurance and quality control efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
About the Role
As the Director of Quality, you will oversee the development and implementation of quality assurance, quality control, and food safety systems. You will manage audits, inspections, and compliance programs while collaborating with various teams to drive continuous improvement. Your responsibilities include investigating quality issues, mentoring QA/QC staff, and preparing quality performance reports for senior leadership.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and/or food safety within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001.
- Proven experience managing audits, compliance programs, and quality teams.
- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical process control (SPC), and Six Sigma.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM), or ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.
- Advanced degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with environmental health and safety (EHS) and OSHA requirements.
- Experience with QMS software and advanced data analysis tools.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $135k–$175k.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
Takasago International Corp. (USA)
Takasago is a leading company in the flavor and fragrance industry. Takasago International Corporation was established in Japan in 1920. For 100 years, Takasago has developed flavors and fragrances for some of the world’s most successful manufacturers of foods, beverages, fine fragrances, home, and personal care products. Nowadays, Takasago maintains offices, production sites, and R&D centers in 27 countries and regions. Through our network of global research, production, creativity, and marketing, we develop products tailored to the needs of individual markets. By utilizing our technologies and our global network, we will continue developing high-quality and innovative products that contribute to cultural and social progress.
Teterboro, NJ