Sr FSQR Director (Food Safety, Quality, Regulatory)

The Role:

As the Sr FSQR Director, you are passionate about leading a high-functioning team dedicated to the food safety, quality and integrity of the Company’s product and seeing your team’s work come to life in the real world.  Not only are you driven by the mission of bringing a new food source to people and impacting climate change, but you are an empathetic and authentic leader who values input and provides larger company context while genuinely demonstrating the best interest of each person on the team.  You are an honest collaborator who thrives on sharing their knowledge and an excellent communicator who can work effectively with all.  

Responsibilities:

• Leads the QA and Regulatory team to ensure the Company’s compliance with cGMP against 21 CFR 111, 21 CFR 110, 21 CFR 210, 21 CFR 211 regulations, and adherence to all company SOPs
• Develops and manages processes and procedures related to quality assurance of products.
• Conducts internal and supplier audits and participates in customer and regulatory audits
• Ensures the facilities in a constant state of readiness for FDA or other inspections
• Guarantees the Company’s OOS, CAPA, Complaint, and Deviation investigations are performed in accordance with FDA standards and guidance documents
• Ensures smooth operation of the Analytical Laboratory w.r.t. testing of nutrients and flavors
• Leads, safeguards, maintains, and monitors the Company’s records, including those from production, the laboratory, administration, and relevant development projects
• Ensures detailed quality checks with suppliers of raw materials
• Guarantees all the Company’s products, packaging and labels are accurate prior to release
• Partners with our sustainability partner to ensure compliance with EPA regulatory standards for wastewater and regulated plant activities
• Coordinates critical change control activities with Regulatory Affairs to evaluate the impact to the Company’s customers
• Prepares and reports product reviews and Consumer Inquiry Information to the leadership team on a regular cadence
• Investigate quality related customer/consumer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Leads continuous improvement of our processes and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a science or related field and 15+ years of Food CPG industry experience – preferably in meat, dairy, or fermented foods; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of team development / management experience, required
• At least 3 years in a management capacity within a manufacturing environment under FDA compliance, preferred
• Proficiency in quality system manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, food manufacturing, SPC, and electronic QMSs (e.g. TrackWise)
• Relevant experience with government regulatory requirements, including cGMP, in food and beverage manufacturing (USDA, FDA, etc.)
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills
• Capable of working well with cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting to achieve company goals
• Familiar with SQF certification process
• Works well in high pressure situations to meet company deadlines

**Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**

Compensation: 

Range is $160,000 - $212,000, including a potential annual bonus and equity. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.