Job Details

HiFyve is hiring a Director of Quality and Technical Services in the Food & Beverage industry in Joplin, MO!

Salary: $120K-$200K + 20% bonus eligibility

Shift: Monday-Friday, on-call 24/7/365

Location: Joplin, MO

Benefits: Full benefits package + relocation assistance

Position Summary

HiFyve is seeking a senior-level Quality Director to lead quality and food safety programs at a large-scale aseptic and ESL dairy processing facility. This role provides technical oversight for high-volume operations, supports product innovation, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a proactive quality culture.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide site leadership for food safety, quality systems, and technical services
• Guide teams across aseptic, ESL, and dairy-based product lines including plant-based alternatives
• Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer inspections
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product launches and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and customer regulations and requirements
• Lead training and development efforts in quality, sanitation, and food safety practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert for risk mitigation, regulatory trends, and technical troubleshooting
• Coordinate with other quality leaders across facilities, including participation in multi-plant projects
• Represent the site in customer visits, technical calls, and escalation resolution
• Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and data analysis

Education Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or related field required
• Master's degree in Food Science or Microbiology preferred

Skills and Experience
• 10+ years of FSQ experience in food and beverage manufacturing (dairy preferred)
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a food safety or quality capacity
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, ESL, and high-protein formulation environments
• Experience with centralized FSQ leadership and/or multi-plant operations
• Proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management, commercialization, and audit readiness
• Certifications preferred: PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and external partners
• Willingness to travel periodically for quality events, audits, and training initiatives

If you are interested, please apply!