Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Are you a food safety expert passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food production?

MyForest seeks a dedicated Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Director to ensure our food-grade materials and products consistently meet and exceed federal, state, and industry standards.

As the FSQA Director, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of our Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs
• Manage audits and certifications, including mGAP and HARPC, to ensure ongoing compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a strong food safety culture through training, monitoring, and proactive communication
• Oversee sanitation practices, internal audits, and root cause analysis for noncompliance issues
• Engage with suppliers, service providers, and customers to ensure food safety and quality throughout the supply chain
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements and best practices
• Supervise an FSQ&A Specialist 
• Needs to be local to Albany, NY area
• Must be a problem solver, capable of seeing multiple solutions both short term and long term without compromising safety and of performing hazard analysis and risk assessment

We're seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or Food Science, with 3-5 years of experience in food safety and a minimum of two year's in a leadership role. HARPC and PCQI certifications are required, with SQF certification preferred.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on food safety and quality, apply today to join MyForest and lead our efforts to ensure safe, high-quality products every time!

Albany/Green Island, NY Pay range: $130k-150k Annually, based on skills and experience