Director of FSQA Regulation and Compliance - Red's All Natural : Job Details

Red's is on a mission to cook food better for people with big things to do. We know we are a good small part of your great big lives, and we take that seriously. Red's is committed to cooking with fewer and better ingredients for food that tastes better and is better for you and the planet. We bake our tortillas fresh daily & are always non-GMO, antibiotic-free, & cage-free. We flash freeze our food at the peak of flavor and freshness which reduces food waste and enables consumers to have a restaurant-quality meal in minutes at home or on the go. Founded in 2009 by Mike Adair, Red's has grown to become the #1 & fastest growing premium burrito and breakfast sandwich brand. We are relentless innovators who are constantly raising our own bar for our food and how we operate as a team. We live by our values - with the ambition to build one of the most important food companies, the optimism to tackle each day with a high-bar, and the teamwork that holds us together like melted cheese in a burrito. We care deeply about the impact we make on the world by sweating the details. When you join Red's, you become part of a fast-growing, passionate team where real people come together to create something great. If this sounds like the place for you, keep reading! The Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) is a critical role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of food safety and quality within Red's. Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety and quality assurance programs - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including USDA, FDA, and other relevant agencies - Lead and manage the quality assurance department and staff - Oversee product testing processes and identify appropriate quality standards - Manage recall communications and ensure proper execution of recalls/market actions - Support facilities during regulatory inspections and audits - Establish relationships with key customers and regulatory authorities - Drive continuous improvement in quality management systems and processes Requirements Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field - 7-10 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or related areas - Strong knowledge of GFSI standards, HACCP, and preventive controls - Certifications such as SQF, PCQI, HACCP - Excellent leadership and communication skills - Experience with regulatory inspections and audits (FDA, USDA, third-party) Key Skills - Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities - Strong analytical and organizational skills - Proficiency in quality management systems and data analysis - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities - Highly collaborative - demonstrated ability to share knowledge and information at different levels of the organization, contributing to a team that is always raising the bar for excellence and innovation. - Work well with other cross-functional partners, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and ambition to every task. - Ability to utilize independent judgment in establishing the accuracy and reliability of information. - Passionate about great food and driven to make an impact in a company that is committed to cooking food better for people with big things to do! Red's All Natural, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, lawful tobacco use while off-duty, or any other characteristic protected by law.