Quality and Food Safety Director

Primus Group • Santa Maria, CA

16h • $111,925 • Hybrid

About The Position

Primus Group, Inc., a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry, is seeking a Quality and Food Safety Director to support its team in Santa Maria, California. The position requires domestic travel up to 30%, and telecommuting is available up to 25%. The Director leads and develops the Compliance Team, supports clients and stakeholders with food safety and supply-chain programs, and oversees regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Science, Agricultural Science, or Agricultural Technology.
• Two years of experience in the job or as a Quality and Food Safety Auditor or Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and develop the Compliance Team through delegated assignments, performance management, and regular mentoring.
• Encourage the team to embrace innovation and adopt technologies that better support clients in meeting regulatory requirements.
• Establish key performance indicators, monitor team performance, and present measurable results to leadership for decision-making.
• Assist with activities related to GFSI benchmark requirements, including relevant processes, documentation, and compliance.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex compliance and client issues, providing solutions and maintaining client satisfaction.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate regulatory and operational risks through proactive strategies that safeguard compliance and business continuity.
• Represent the Compliance Team in executive discussions and external forums.
• Support stakeholders with supply-chain programs, food safety, and promotion-related concerns, drawing on knowledge of supply-chain management and operations in food and agriculture.
• Monitor current and emerging government and industry regulations relevant to food safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director