Maola Local Dairies · 1 week ago
Executive Vice President, FSQR
Herndon, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $330K/yr
15+ years expMaola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative focused on providing high-quality dairy products. The Executive Vice President, FSQR will oversee food safety and quality strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and representing the organization in external FSQR matters.
Farming
Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic direction and effective execution of food safety and quality programs, policies, and actions. Monitors progress using effective leading and lagging indicators and spends the appropriate amount of time with manufacturing plants to observe and coach on FSQR matters
Responsible for the strategic direction of the food safety culture at the Company, collaborating with leaders throughout the organization to for example, implement project plans, educate, and train employees and ensure that food safety accountability is integrated into goals and objectives
Able to effectively collaborate with executives for example the manufacturing and human resource leaders to align on FSQR strategy and execution and drive change where needed with a sense of urgency
Drives the development and implementation of best practices in food safety and quality across common food manufacturing platforms
Serves as the leader and subject matter expert on behalf of the organization for food safety, quality, FSMA, GFSI, company FSQR policies/procedures. Also responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are understood and acted on by responsible functions
Provides direction, development, and oversight of the FSQR team, empowering the FSQR team and holding them accountable for results
Ensures (and is directly involved when required) the effective management of key customer FSQR relationships in conjunction with sales personnel and inspires customer confidence
Represent the FSQR function to all business teams and serve as a conduit for information. Improve visibility to food safety and quality performance across the organization
Provide FSQR guidance to CEO, Executive Team, Functional leadership e.g., Plant Management and Plant Quality Assurance personnel
Development of working relationships with appropriate regulatory agencies and work as senior liaison regarding Food Safety and Quality matters
Development of metrics and benchmarking for Company FSQR performance through interaction with industry peers
Provides guidelines and procedures to manufacturing plant sanitation departments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality and food safety principles into the product development process
Lead and manage a team of FSQR professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities
Hires and trains FSQR staff
Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of the FSQR team
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including executives, senior management, along with customers, consumers, and regulatory officials
Expert knowledge in GFSI, HACCP, PCQI, etc
Expert knowledge of FDA regulations
Strong working knowledge and experience with Lean process/culture
Demonstrated leadership experience and a sense of urgency with the drive to make continuous improvements. Must understand change management and how to drive positive change throughout the organization as it relates to food safety and quality
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Demonstrated ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality, and risk
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead food safety culture initiatives
At least bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field
SQF practitioner certification
Valid Driver's License
At least 8 years of experience in a leadership role in quality and food safety
At least 15 years of industry experience in Food Manufacturing or related field
Ability to travel up to 50% as needed to support our operations
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
A working knowledge of USDA and CFIA regulations would be a plus
Preference is to have specific experience with USDA manufacturing
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match
Life Insurance
Paid time off
Company
Maola Local Dairies
Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full-suite of nutritious dairy products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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