Top Executive Candidates

Titan Staff has pinpointed top candidates for leadership in food safety, quality assurance, and R&D, showcasing their deep knowledge and commitment to industry standards. These leaders are dedicated to enhancing product quality, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation in research and development.

Vice President, Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory (FSQR)

  • Education and Certifications:
    • Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry, providing advanced expertise in chemical analysis and quality systems.
    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, foundational knowledge in laboratory and food safety testing protocols.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 28 years of leadership in food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) within the food manufacturing sector.
    • 12 years of experience with Fortune 100 companies, including General Mills, where strategic oversight and process optimization were central to success.
    • Extensive product and process expertise in soups, sauces, pasta, cereal, aseptic processing, and HTST pasteurization.
    • Deep knowledge of industry standards and regulatory frameworks, including SQF, FSMA, FDA, AMS, USDA FSIS, and APHIS compliance.
    • Leadership responsibility for FSQA across 19 U.S. manufacturing sites, driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Skills and Strengths:
    • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build robust safety cultures within large organizations.
    • Expertise in implementing innovative solutions to streamline quality systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Current Location: Based in Indiana and open to relocation within the Midwest.

Director of FSQA

  • Education and Expertise:
    • Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Technology, focusing on food safety and quality systems.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 19 years of experience in FSQA within the food manufacturing industry, specializing in bakery, ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, and poultry production.
    • Accountability for food safety and quality assurance programs across five manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistent compliance and operational excellence.
  • Skills and Strengths:
    • Adept at developing and implementing quality systems to meet stringent regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Current Location: Based in Wisconsin, open to relocation within the Midwest.

Director of FSQA & Sanitation

  • Education and Certifications:
    • Master of Science in Food Safety, providing advanced understanding of risk assessment and mitigation.
    • Bachelor of Science in Biology, foundational knowledge in microbiological safety.
    • ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor, validating expertise in quality assurance standards.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 21 years in FSQA leadership roles, managing safety and quality programs for RTE foods, bakery, aseptic processing, and retort products.
    • Oversight of FSQA for four manufacturing facilities and three co-manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with regulatory and customer expectations.
    • Managed a portfolio of over 600 customers and 1,700 SKUs, demonstrating capacity for handling complex product lines.
  • Current Location: Based in Tennessee, open to relocation within the Southeast, Midwest, and Texas.

Associate Director of FSQA

  • Education and Certifications:
    • Master of Science in Food Science, focusing on food processing and safety.
    • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, specializing in foodborne pathogens and quality systems.
    • ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor, ensuring compliance with global safety standards.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 21 years of FSQA leadership in food manufacturing, specializing in prepared foods, cereals, flavors, and ingredients.
    • Leading quality assurance operations across two plant sites, managing six direct reports, 14 indirect supervisors, and 55 QA and sanitation associates.
    • Successfully implemented supplier quality initiatives, enhancing supplier compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Current Location: Based in Southern Illinois, open to relocation within the Midwest and Texas.

Sanitation Manager

  • Education and Certifications:
    • Bachelor of Science in Management, with a focus on operational leadership.
    • Certified in Food Safety & Sanitation Mastery and ISO 22000/PAS 220 Auditing, ensuring expertise in sanitation protocols and compliance.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 10 years of experience in quality assurance and sanitation leadership within food manufacturing.
    • Product expertise in high-speed beverage production and confectionery.
    • Oversaw a team of 90 direct and indirect reports, driving sanitation excellence across operations.
  • Current Location: Based in Texas, open to relocation within the Midwest and Southeast.

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

  • Education and Certifications:
    • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, with a focus on foodborne pathogens and regulatory compliance.
    • Certified in FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs, ensuring compliance with global supplier standards.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 12 years of Fortune 100 food manufacturing quality assurance leadership, specializing in snacks, cookies, and crackers within high-speed packaging environments.
    • Managed nine direct reports and 40 indirect QA and sanitation associates, delivering operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Current Location: Based in Arizona, open to national relocation.

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Education and Expertise:
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA), providing leadership and strategic planning skills.
    • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, foundational expertise in analytical testing and food safety systems.
  • Professional Experience:
    • 11 years of QA leadership, including five years at Nestle, specializing in dressings, sauces, meat, and RTE products.
    • Proven experience in QA and sanitation program turnarounds, delivering measurable improvements in compliance and safety metrics.
  • Current Location: Based in Atlanta, open to national relocation.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor of Science in Food Science, focusing on food safety and quality assurance.
    • Four years of QA leadership in cultured dairy production, with HACCP expertise.
  • Skills and Strengths:
    • Flexible with shift assignments and highly adaptable to operational needs.
  • Current Location: Renting in Missouri, open to national relocation.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, providing a strong foundation in product quality and safety.
    • Five years of QA leadership in prepared meals and RTE products, with HACCP expertise.
  • Skills and Strengths:
    • Open to shift assignments and adaptable to changing operational demands.
  • Current Location: Renting in Illinois, open to national relocation.

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