Sr. Quality Director

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.