Director of Quality

POSITION SUMMARY:

Novipax is looking for a strategic and hands-on leader of Quality to provide strategic leadership and governance for Novipax’s quality management systems across all facilities. This role ensures the integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance of raw materials and finished packaging products, with specific accountability for customer quality standards, regulatory requirements, company standards, food safety compliance, and Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. The Corporate Quality Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardize quality procedures, ensure equipment validation and partner with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction across all of Novipax.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and sustain corporate quality and food safety strategies aligned with regulatory, customer, and business objectives.
• Provide leadership and governance of quality systems across all Novipax facilities.
• Standardize corporate policies, procedures, and performance metrics related to quality and product integrity.
• Establish supplier quality requirements, specifications, and approval processes for food-contact raw materials.
• Develop and maintain supplier qualification, audit, and performance monitoring programs.
• Oversee incoming material inspection and testing programs.
• Ensure compliance with packaging specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory food safety standards.
• Oversee finished product inspection, testing, and release procedures.
• Oversee site-level compliance and site-level SQF certifications.
• Standardize SQF programs, policies, and procedures across all facilities.
• Lead, through Quality direct reports, preparation for internal, customer, and third-party SQF audits.
• Lead, through Quality direct reports, training and coaching to plant leadership teams on SQF and food safety standards.

Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in food, beverage, or food packaging manufacturing.
• Multi-site quality management experience preferred.
• Extensive SQF certification management experience required.
• Experience managing supplier quality and food-contact material compliance strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple facilities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Team Leadership and ability to lead change.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate, and motivate across all levels of the organization.