Director of Quality Assurance (Food CPG)

Who we are

At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.

What do peanut butter, chocolate and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods, but are inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.

Earlier this year, we were proud to announce our global B2B partnership with Cargill and our $52 million Series A+ raise, in a round co-led by Level One Fund and Horizons Ventures, bringing our total funding raised to over $94 million. This funding is earmarked for hiring additional headcount, meeting greater than anticipated consumer and commercial demand, funding expanded manufacturing facilities, and building out our foodservice channel. It is a great time to join us on our voyage!

How we work

We’re a rapidly growing team who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, bias towards action, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and make every stakeholder  proud. Read more about us by visiting our careers page, learn more about our recent news, and follow along on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Role Introduction 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Quality Assurance to lead our quality assurance and food safety initiatives within our rapidly growing food manufacturing organization. The Director will be responsible for overseeing company-wide quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring the QA team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of product quality as we expand our operations. We are a rapidly growing startup seeking an individual who is eager to make an impact as we continue to scale our processes across the country. 

This is an exempt, supervisory position based at our Mason, OH facility location and will report directly to the VP of Operations. 

What you’ll do

The Director of Quality provides technical expertise and management skills to administer the corporate strategy for:  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Preventive Controls for Human Foods and other Federal and State regulations that pertain to our facilities. Additionally, this person will act as a subject matter expert of Federal, State, and Local Regulatory, with potential to advise on international regulatory compliance with future markets. This position will also assist in standing-up the new Mason, Ohio facility to ensure that food safety and quality is built into the design from the ground up according to GFSI standards and GMP requirements. 

• Quality Assurance Oversight:
• Oversee the strategic development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plans, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals.
• Develop and implement QA policies, procedures, and programs to enhance product quality and safety.
• Additional responsibilities include managing the Quality department budget, hiring and development of Quality personnel, performing employee appraisals/competency evaluations and management of the quality organization across both facilities 
• Develop and oversee product recall procedures and lead crisis management efforts, ensuring swift and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Act as a subject matter expert and liaison to Federal, State and local public health authorities. Experience wi