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Within 1 hour drive to/from Elmhurst. </span><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\"><br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Reports to:</span></span><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\"> Chief Operating Officer</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Job Type: </span></span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Full-time</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Company Overview:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">We are a rapidly growing player in the natural private label food industry, dedicated to providing high-quality, organic, and sustainably sourced food products. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical business practices sets us apart as a key player in the industry. As we continue to expand our product portfolio and market presence, we are seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to lead our global food safety and quality control efforts.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Position Overview:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our products across over 100 international suppliers, including a U.S. network of contract manufacturers, warehouses, and processing plants. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, with extensive experience in managing global supply chains, particularly in higher risk profile countries. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive substantial improvements, build robust processes, and foster a company-wide culture of food safety.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Global Leadership in Food Safety &amp; Quality Control:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Lead and oversee all food safety and quality control activities across the company’s operations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Ensure the continuous monitoring, improvement, and surveillance of all supply chains, from raw materials to finished products.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Develop and implement comprehensive food safety strategies that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; 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