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About TVS

TVS is a purpose-driven organization committed to excellence in manufacturing and food production with a strong nonprofit mission. We support our community by delivering safe, high-quality products while providing meaningful employment opportunities. Join our team and make a difference every day.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Quality is a strategic leader responsible for building, implementing, and maintaining a robust Quality Management System across all TVS manufacturing sites. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement, and promotes a culture of food safety, excellence, and integrity—all aligned with our nonprofit values and mission.

Key Responsibilities

+ Serve as the Safe Quality Food Practitioner , overseeing all food safety and security responsibilities to maintain certification.

+ Anticipate and resolve quality issues related to ingredients, processes, and finished goods.

+ Lead risk assessments, deviation reviews, and food safety investigations.

+ Integrate current quality standards with food safety processes (e.g., HACCP, GMP, internal audits, sanitation).

+ Maintain and enhance systems for document control, ingredient traceability, allergen management, sanitation, and shipping.

+ Lead quality training for all levels of staff, including food safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement.

+ Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF, OU, and other regulatory bodies.

+ Act as liaison with third-party auditors, labs, customers, and suppliers on quality matters.

+ Oversee pre-op equipment and facility inspections for food safety compliance.

+ Maintain the pest control program per regulatory and customer standards.

+ Represent Quality on cross-functional teams: Food Safety, HACCP, Development, Leadership, and Safety Committees.

+ Ensure that the QMS is up-to-date, accurate, and accessible.

+ Supervise cleanliness, GMP adherence, and overall plant sanitation as needed.

+ Physical capability to meet inspection and supervisory requirements (lifting, bending, standing for shifts, etc.).

Core Competencies

+ Hands-on leadership style with flexibility and initiative

+ Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

+ Expertise in hazard identification in biological, chemical, and physical processes

+ Continuous improvement mindset; analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

+ Strong professional presence and ability to serve as a role model within the organization

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Food Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)

+ 15+ years of progressive experience in quality management, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role

+ SQF Practitioner and HACCP Coordinator certifications preferred

+ Internal auditing experience, Root Cause Analysis training, and statistical process control knowledge a plus

+ Strong familiarity with food safety standards (SQF, AIB, Silliker, etc.)

+ Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment and quality-related software

+ Knowledge of food packaging and blending processes a plus

+ Background check, drug test, and NC Health Care Registry clearance required

Additional Information

+ Full-time position

+ Overtime and weekend availability may be required

+ Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

What we offer

+ Competitive Pay with annual market evaluation

+ Health insurance including medical, vision and dental

+ 401k with a 4% company match

+ EAP

+ Parental Leave

+ Generous PTO policy

+ Company Holidays

Ready to make an impact?

Join a team that blends purpose with performance. Apply today to lead quality excellence at TVS.

Department

Quality

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Senior Executive

Compensation

$100-120,000