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The Director of Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and products meet regulatory, food safety, and internal quality standards. This position oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive QA, QC, and food safety systems that protect product integrity, consumer health, and the company’s reputation for excellence.

The Director leads quality teams across inspection, testing, audits, and compliance programs while partnering closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and regulatory teams to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation. This role ensures adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), ISO standards, and applicable federal, state, and customer requirements across all manufacturing sites in the United States.*Food Safety – Flavors Only

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance, quality control, and food safety systems in compliance with FDA, USDA, ISO, HACCP, GMP, and other applicable regulatory and customer standards.
• Manage and conduct internal, external, and third-party audits and inspections, including SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and customer audits.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and monitoring of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints; implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to monitor critical control points, improve processes, and reduce defects and waste.
• Lead and mentor QA/QC staff, providing training on quality standards, food safety practices, regulatory requirements, and inspection techniques.
• Manage supplier quality programs, including supplier audits, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives with vendors.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, records, and traceability within quality management systems (QMS).
• Analyze quality data, KPIs, and trends using statistical and root-cause analysis tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks to proactively update policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and/or food safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, and relevant third-party certifications.
• Proven experience managing audits, compliance programs, and quality teams.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical process control (SPC), and Six Sigma.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM), ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, or similar.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Advanced degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with environmental health and safety (EHS) and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with QMS software and advanced data analysis tools.

Skills & Competencies

This role requires strong analytical skills to interpret inspection, audit, and production data and identify risks or improvement opportunities. Effective leadership and communication skills are essential for managing QA/QC teams, leading audits, and collaborating across departments. Technical expertise in regulatory frameworks, food safety principles, and quality standards supports compliant and efficient operations. Problem-solving and continuous improvement skills enable the Manager to reduce defects, improve processes, and enhance overall operational excellence.

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines which includes a computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, laboratory equipment, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may handle hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, and lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical demands vary from sedentary to moderately active work to include standing, walking, and reaching for prolonged periods of time, not to exceed 8 hours for any given activity.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental, Health & Safety management system (per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards’ requirements) is established at TAKUS. These systems are continually improved to maintain high standards for both a healthy and safe work environment and the protection of the environment. Every worker in the workplace needs to take account the following while carrying out their work activities: 1) think not only of their own health and safety, but also the health and safety of others; 2) consistently apply environmental considerations to prevent adverse effects to the environment; 3) strictly follow compliance and other obligations, while understanding the consequences of not following them.

Salary Range is 135K - 175K

• Project Management: Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders effectively.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing performance metrics and using insights to optimize campaigns.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and craft compelling notification content.
  
  

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive push notification strategy aligned with business goals, user segmentation, and personalization.
• Execution & Optimization: Oversee the end-to-end process of push notification campaigns, including content creation, A/B testing, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, engineering, and design teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment with broader app initiatives.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor KPIs (open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates) and leverage insights to refine strategies and improve performance.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all push notifications adhere to industry best practices, privacy regulations, and company policies.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, product management, or a related role, with at least 2 years focused on push notifications or mobile app engagement.
  
  

• Experience with push notification platforms (e.g., Firebase, Braze, OneSignal).
• Familiarity with user segmentation and personalization techniques.
• Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and tools.

• 9-month contract (project based) but with a high chance of extension
• 40-hours, M-F
• Benefits: (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k - no match).
• Pay: $70-$76/hr
• Hybrid - 3 Days onsite, 2-days remote
  
  

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to align on features and functionality
• Assist in gathering product requirements, writing user stories and prioritizing the product backlog
• Assist in product testing, feedback gathering and ensuring product quality
• Writing bug tickets/prioritizing it in the other bullets
  
  

• 1–3 years of experience as a business analyst or related role, such product management, project management, or scrum master
• Ability to break down problems, define requirements, prioritize tasks, and drive execution.
• Familiarity with app development concepts: user journeys, app design, and release cycles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort working with data to inform decisions (basic analytics, funnels, conversion metrics, or A/B test results).
• Ability to write clear requirements (user stories, acceptance criteria) and collaborate closely with engineering/design.
  
  

• Experience with tools like Jira/Confluence, Figma
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience contributing to digital products on mobile apps, and familiarity with CTV or video-first experiences is a plus.
  
  

Job Description

The HSS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining health, safety, and security programs that protect employees, visitors, and contractors while ensuring compliance with Veolia HSS standards and all federal, state, and local regulations. This role conducts risk assessments, manages audits and inspections, delivers training, investigates incidents, and facilitates injury case management. Partners with Business Unit management and site leaders to implement behavioral-based safety programs, drive continuous improvement in safety culture, and provide HSS technical expertise for operations, new business pursuits, and project start-ups. Develops predictive analysis to identify critical risks and implements preventative actions. This role requires daily field presence to provide hands-on operational support, oversight, coaching, and direction for all HSS programs across assigned locations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages HSS policies, procedures, and program elements to improve supervisor and employee safety culture and behaviors in alignment with Veolia Standards.
• Collaborates with utility HSS leadership team to develop corporate HSS standards, assists in budget development and goal setting, and serves as mentor/resource for Project Safety Coordinators and liaison between Operations and HSS management.
• Develops HSS training resources and provides field coaching and training.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops HSS risk reduction plans to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Manages and conducts HSS audits, worksite inspections, and serves as subject matter expert in HSS disciplines (OSHA regulations, LOTO, JSA, Confined Space, PSM/RMP).
• Monitors, tracks, and delivers HSS training; develops training resources and provides field coaching to ensure compliance.
• Manages and conducts incident investigations for injuries, vehicle incidents, and other events; prepares investigation reports and coordinates with workers' compensation coordinators.
• Facilitates effective case management for employee injuries and assists in the management of workers' compensation claims.
• Develops and implements behavioral-based safety programs tailored to specific operational needs.
• Monitors and maintains HSS data, reviews OSHA logs, and provides periodic HSS reports to operational management.
• Assists Engineering and Operations departments with project review from a HSS perspective.
• Assist with Project Management related to HSS Initiatives.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with daily exposure to water and/or wastewater plant environment (exposure to chemicals and moving equipment), field visits with crews working on highway settings (traffic exposure), exposure to outside weather conditions (winter - summer).
• The noise level around heavy equipment and plant environments varies (hearing protection may be required).

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of related experience in HSS compliance.
• Work experience in the construction industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing, coaching, and teaching skills.
• Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize and drive own work schedule.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the BU.
• Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Slides.
• Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines.
• Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating, coaching and supporting safety, health, and security extensively.
• Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with HSS incidents or emergencies.
• Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed).

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Desired, but not required, certifications include:
• Authorization by the OSHA Training Institute as an authorized instructor on OSHA Standards for general industry.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or ability to acquire CSP designation.
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) is a plus.
• Certifications issued by AWWA and other recognized industrial safety organizations on topics relevant to conducting specific safety training courses and responding to hazardous materials handling operations and chemical spill/release incidents.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.

Pay Range: $115,000 to $125,000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Engineer to deliver expert technical support, address complex technical challenges, and contribute to product development initiatives. This role works cross-functionally with internal teams and suppliers, leads customer trials, troubleshoots systems, and ensures all products align with customer specifications and requirements. Travel to customer and vendor sites is an essential component of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product development projects for both existing and new customers.
• Collaborate with quality and process engineers to define and refine customer specifications.
• Design, develop, and execute test methods to verify product quality and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Coordinate and oversee on-site trials alongside production and quality teams.
• Evaluate customer needs and provide technically sound solution recommendations.
• Record and document trial processes and product parameters using MES, SAP, Excel, Mini-Tab, and other systems.
• Perform systems troubleshooting through deductive reasoning and technical expertise.
• Prepare precise, detailed, and customer-facing documentation.
• Deliver technical presentations and training sessions to customers and internal teams.
• Mentor employees to encourage professional growth and knowledge development.
• Represent Mondi at industry associations, including PSTC, TLMI, and CELAB.
• Address customer inquiries related to product safety, such as Proposition 65, REACH, and heavy metal content.
• Maintain and administer internal product specification systems within SAP.
• Travel to customer and vendor locations as required, occasionally on short notice.
• Assist in quality complaint investigations and conduct root cause analysis.
• Partner with suppliers to develop and optimize raw materials for product applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, packaging technology, chemical engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in paper, packaging, or a similar industry.
• Background in data networks troubleshooting.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and execute tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Industry certification such as CTS preferred.
• Proven project management experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

• Administer and support Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools: permissions, schemes, workflows, custom fields, templates, dashboards, integrations
• Manage security and compliance across our business applications,( Azure AD), audit logging, environment strategy (dev/test/prod), and change control processes
• Manage integrations and data flows between applications (via APIs, webhooks, middleware) ensuring consistency, security, and reliability
• Act as the owner of the enterprise application stack: evaluate new SaaS tools, upgrades, and migrations (including Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet and emerging AI capabilities)
• Partner with functional stakeholders (PMO, engineering, product, design) to translate business needs into system configurations, optimizations, and automations
  
  

• Direct experience working with Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Excellent oral and written communications; ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
• Industry experience in new/interactive digital media and publishing
• Experience in establishing Project Management processes in forming environments
• Strong problem-solving/facilitation skills
  
  

Mama’s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, found in over 8,500 grocery, mass, club and convenience stores nationally. The Company’s broad product portfolio, born as MamaMancini’s, from a rich history in Italian foods, now consists of a variety of high quality, fresh, clean and easy to prepare foods to address the needs of both our consumers and retailers. Our vision is to become a one-stop-shop deli solutions platform, leveraging vertical integration and a diverse family of brands to offer a wide array of prepared foods to meet the changing demands of the modern consumer. For more information, please visit  have an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced leader to serve as the Senior Director, Plant Operations of our East Rutherford facility. You will be the senior site leader responsible for the overall performance, safety, Grandma Quality, controls, culture, and financial results of the manufacturing facility. This role serves as the plant’s general manager, accountable for translating enterprise strategy into consistent, disciplined execution with excellence at the site level. The Senior Director leads through people, systems, and standards, ensuring production, FSQA, maintenance, warehousing, and workforce leadership operate in alignment with Grandma Quality. This role balances results with responsibility, honoring Mama’s heritage while building scalable, sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end plant performance, including safety, food safety, quality, service, cost, labor efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Own overall plant efficiency and throughput performance, ensuring production capacity, labor models, and operating practices support enterprise targets.
• Drive improvement in throughput, yield, and line performance by setting expectations, removing barriers, and holding leaders accountable for results.
• Serve as the strategic leader for the site, translating enterprise priorities into clear site-level strategies, initiatives, and execution plans.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Production Operations to ensure production schedules and execution plans support optimal efficiency and service outcomes.
• Own the plant operating budget, including labor, overtime, supplies, and controllable costs; ensure performance aligns with financial targets.
• Balance cost discipline with Mama’s commitment to Grandma Quality, safety, and employee well-being.
• Use KPIs and financial data to evaluate performance, prioritize investments, and guide decision-making.
• Partner with OpEx/CI to identify and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable gains in efficiency, throughput, and cost performance.
• Ensure efficiency gains and cost improvements are sustainable and embedded into standard work and leadership routines.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable all direct reports, site functional leaders, and the downline.
• Serve as the primary owner of plant culture, reinforcing values-based leadership, respectful supervision, and consistent accountability.
• Ensure site execution aligns with enterprise standards of excellence and Grandma Quality while addressing location-specific risks and opportunities.
• Partner with FSQA leadership to maintain strong food safety culture, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Own site-level labor strategy, workforce planning, and performance management in partnership with People Operations.
• Drive operational discipline through KPIs, operating practices, and structured problem-solving.
• Partner with Reliability & Asset Management to support uptime, preventive maintenance execution, and capital improvements.
• Support capital projects, expansions, and equipment installations at the site level.
• Participate in operational diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions or expansions impacting the facility.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for site risks, performance gaps, and employee relations matters.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships that nurture trust, accountability, and pride in workmanship.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Directors and plant leaders at other facilities to share best practices, standardize where appropriate, and drive enterprise-wide operational improvement.
• Participate in cross-facility working groups, initiatives, and problem-solving efforts to strengthen consistency, performance, and scalability across the enterprise.
• Champion collaboration between facilities while respecting site-specific strengths, constraints, and heritage.
• Other related tasks, as necessary to drive results and support the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in food manufacturing or regulated environments.
• 10+ years of experience leading multi-shift operations and managing leaders (managers/supervisors).
• Demonstrated experience owning site KPIs, budgets, labor planning, and operational performance improvement.
• Expert usage of ERP systems. NetSuite preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety/regulatory environments (USDA/FDA), HACCP, GMPs, and audit readiness expectations.
• Proven ability to lead through change while maintaining operational stability and culture.
• Strong communication, planning, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge/certification, preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk, stand, and move throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to navigate stairs, catwalks, and uneven surfaces safely.
• Ability to visually and audibly observe operations and employee practices.
• Ability to wear required PPE (hair/beard nets, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, noise, humidity).
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing administrative work.
• Ability to travel locally as required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a base salary (to $185k,) plus bonus eligibility, paid time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, FSA, EAP, and 401(k.)

Applicants should submit a resume to   for immediate consideration.