Vida Group International ยท 2 weeks ago
Vice President of Quality - Based in El Paso, TX
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveVida Group International is seeking a Vice President of Quality to ensure compliance with quality systems and regulations across retail and co-manufacturing operations. This role involves leading quality initiatives, managing QA oversight for multiple manufacturing sites, and collaborating with various departments to implement quality improvements.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide Quality Systems and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate Quality and Regulatory policies across all business units, subsidiaries, and affiliates
Oversee audit programs (internal and external) to verify that design, development, and manufacturing processes adhere to corporate policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and applicable industry or regulatory standards
Provide Quality Assurance (QA) oversight and support for multiple manufacturing sites, domestic and international
Manage and develop QA leadership, including Directors and Managers responsible for quality engineering, manufacturing support, and quality systems, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Coordinate product quality and safety actions, including corrective actions, escalation processes, and field remediation activities
Lead and support regulatory inspections and interactions with relevant oversight bodies
Review customer complaints, product performance data, and trend analyses to ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing to implement sustainable quality improvements and ensure compliance with domestic and global regulatory requirements
Establish annual departmental goals, budgets, and strategic plans that align with broader corporate objectives
Monitor key quality and operational metrics, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and promote operational excellence across all facilities
Partner with senior leadership to define quality policies, risk-management strategies, and business processes supporting long-term growth
Review environmental or facility monitoring data to ensure operations align with internal quality, safety, and compliance standards
Participate in cross-functional operations or governance committees to evaluate performance and shape future business strategy
Represent the company in industry and trade associations to contribute to the development of Food & Beverage standards
Oversee corporate compliance programs, ensuring consistent implementation across all sites
Oversee the division and facility audit programs to verify that design, development, and manufacturing processes meet corporate policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and applicable standards such as SQF, FISMA, and FDA regulations
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products
Expertise in quality risk management, contamination or defect prevention, analytical or testing methodologies, or equivalent quality-related disciplines
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Proven experience managing multi-site teams, complex budgets, and large-scale quality programs
Proficiency in quality engineering principles, such as Process Validation, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma methods, and Process Capability
Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), design assurance, CAPA, and Total Quality Management (TQM)
Hands-on experience working with regulatory agencies or external auditors in domestic and international settings within the food and beverage industry (including FISMA, SQF, and FDA)
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and international Food & Beverage regulations
Expertise in food contamination prevention, analytical chemistry, and laboratory methodologies
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific/technical discipline required
Preferred
advanced degree
Professional certification(s) such as ASQ Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, or Quality Auditing
Company
Vida Group International
Vida Group International is a staffing and recruiting company offering executive search services.
Founded in 1982
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Vida
Chief Executive Officer
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