Director, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Posted: Sunday, 17 May 2026
Valid Thru: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Index Requested on: 05/17/2026 13:55:45
Indexed on: 05/17/2026 13:55:45

Location: Alsip, IL, 60803, 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.


Physical Requirements & Work Environment
  • Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
  • Occasional travel required
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.


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

Desired Skills:

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