Sr. Director, Food Safety & Quality

McLane • Temple, TX

9d

About The Position

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide. The Food Safety and Quality Senior Director leads McLane's food safety and quality assurance. They are the main contact with regulatory agencies and customers for compliance and audits. They reduce waste, improve operations, guide all levels strategically, and support customer projects. They ensure timely processes, procedures, documentation, and training focused on quality and safety. They direct and mentor the food safety team, fostering a culture of engagement, high performance, commitment, and retention.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Business, or related field in food safety/quality assurance is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in food safety/quality assurance management or related fields, at least five (5) years of which include progressively increasing leadership roles.
• Certification in HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation and GMP’s.
• Ability to quickly learn, adopt, and train teammates on new concepts, processes, and systems.
• Solid understanding of food distribution, retail, foodservice or manufacturing operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Demonstrated leadership skills to build trust, alignment, and drive change.
• Technical knowledge and interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and lead change.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Must be located near or willing to relocate to the Temple, TX area.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a content expert for food safety and quality assurance, addressing requirements from McLane, customers, and government entities.
• Implement industry and FSMA trends to anticipate new requirements like Product Traceability and Foreign Supplier Verification.
• Develop and maintain processes to track recalls, allergens, nutritional info, vendor audits, and more.
• Guide supplier activities to ensure quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness across all distribution centers.
• Lead a team to assist distribution centers and customers with training and support.
• Lead customer-facing programs for food safety and quality assurance.
• Promote process improvements using performance data and root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement KPIs for McLane’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance performance through interaction with Operations, Merchandising and Own Brand/Private Label Vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees