DIRECTOR OF FOOD PROCESSING & QUALITY OPERATIONS @ BEACON PLACEMENT
The company is seeking an accomplished Director of Food Processing & Quality Operations to assume an onsite leadership role in Dallas, TX. This critical full-time, direct-hire position within the food manufacturing, processing, and nutrition industry requires leading large-scale initiatives spanning manufacturing, product innovation, safety compliance, and overall plant operations. The ideal candidate will be a senior professional with extensive experience in food production, technology transfer, product development, and strict regulatory adherence, overseeing the entire end-to-end food production lifecycle.
The Director is responsible for ensuring product quality, safety compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous innovation across all product lines, including functional foods and nutritional supplements. Key duties involve leading plant performance initiatives, overseeing ingredients and new product development, driving process optimization, and managing packaging systems and production lines. A primary focus is maintaining absolute compliance with standards such as HACCP, FDA, and FSMA, implementing corrective actions based on regulatory updates, and leading strong cross-functional teams in R&D, QA, operations, and supply chain management. This high-impact role offers competitive executive-level compensation and represents a significant opportunity for professionals dedicated to safety and operational excellence.
The Director is responsible for ensuring product quality, safety compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous innovation across all product lines, including functional foods and nutritional supplements. Key duties involve leading plant performance initiatives, overseeing ingredients and new product development, driving process optimization, and managing packaging systems and production lines. A primary focus is maintaining absolute compliance with standards such as HACCP, FDA, and FSMA, implementing corrective actions based on regulatory updates, and leading strong cross-functional teams in R&D, QA, operations, and supply chain management. This high-impact role offers competitive executive-level compensation and represents a significant opportunity for professionals dedicated to safety and operational excellence.
Key Requirements
10+ years of experience in food manufacturing or processing leadership
Strong knowledge of food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality systems
Proven experience in product development and formulation management
Demonstrated success managing plant operations and maintenance teams
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Nutrition (Preferred)
Experience with supplements or functional food production (Preferred)
Familiarity with international food safety standards (Preferred)
Ability to lead large-scale food manufacturing and product innovation initiatives.
Expertise in HACCP, FDA, and FSMA compliance implementation and monitoring.
Capability to oversee end-to-end food production and continuous innovation.
Experience driving technology transfer and process optimization programs.