Director, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Posted: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Location: Springfield, IL, 62701, US

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Menasha Packaging is hiring!

Description:

Essential Job Functions
  • Establishes strategies, systems and controls to support company and customer objectives in the areas of quality assurance/compliance
  • Ensures compliance to food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI, ISO 13485) and packaging standards.
  • Establishes and reports key quality performance metrics and provides leadership support to assigned sites to ensure scorecard objectives are met
  • Develops and manages overarching quality framework, which utilizes assessment, training, and monitoring techniques to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and independent agency standards
  • Establishes and assures implementation of company-wide quality programs
  • Provides overall guidance on elevated quality concerns and operational improvement opportunities working with key stakeholders and implementing corrective actions
  • Oversees the external/internal audit processes and supports site quality representative responsible for executing any needed corrective action to address audit deficiencies
  • Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the quality function, working closely with direct reports
  • Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Regulatory Knowledge : Deep understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI, ISO 13485) and packaging standards.
  • Quality Assurance : Expertise in quality management systems (e.g., Document Controls, GFSI, HACCP) and continuous improvement methodologies. Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Team Leadership : Strong skills in leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing quality and regulatory team.
  • Change Management : Expertise in managing organizational change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, regulatory bodies, and external partners.
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration : Ability to effectively collaborate with various departments such as design, production, supply chain, legal, risk, and marketing to ensure quality and regulatory standards are integrated into all processes.


The expected salary range for this position is $135, 000 - $180, 000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD& D, Short- and Long-Term Disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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