Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs

Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs Murfreesboro, TN - Relocation Package AvailableSalary to $180K + BonusCadillac” Benefits Package + Strong 401(k) Match + PensionA leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs to provide strategic leadership across food safety, quality assurance, sanitation, and regulatory compliance initiatives throughout a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network.This executive-level role will lead enterprise-wide food safety and quality systems while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continued business growth.Key areas of responsibility include:• Leading food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory programs across multiple manufacturing facilities• Ensuring compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, SQF/BRC, GMP, OSHA, and customer standards• Driving audit readiness, recall preparedness, allergen management, supplier quality, and environmental monitoring programs• Leading regulatory compliance initiatives related to labeling, ingredients, packaging, and commercialization• Building and developing high-performing quality and regulatory teams across multiple locations• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing quality risk and improving operational performanceQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs within food manufacturing is requiredStrong background in commercial bakery, bread / grain-based foods is requiredDeep expertise in FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen management, and GFSI audit programsMulti-site leadership experience required#FoodSafety #QualityAssurance #RegulatoryAffairs #FoodManufacturing #Bakery #OperationsLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #ManufacturingJobs #MurfreesboroTN #FoodIndustry