Assoc. Director of Transformational Quality Programs

Location: Glenview, IL, at the Glenview R&D Center

Base salary: $164,200–$205,200 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus

Company

hirify.global is a global food company providing food products and supporting large-scale food manufacturing operations.

What you will do

• Translate the North America Food Safety & Quality transformation strategy into coordinated execution plans across sites and functions.
• Deploy quality programs, governance mechanisms, capital projects, facility upgrades, and product protection initiatives.
• Direct Quality, Laboratory, and Sanitation leaders in resolving defined quality issues and sustaining performance.
• Coordinate with Global Quality Council members and committees to implement policies through local standards and operating routines.
• Drive the three-year FSQ North America transformation plan across six pillars and two enablers.
• Establish ownership, sequencing, performance expectations, and accountability for risk-based and sustainable improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related science or technology field.
• Preferred: at least 15 years of experience in a food-related or scientific field.
• Understanding of food manufacturing and applicable USDA, FDA, or CFIA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, root cause analysis, and other quality or continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups and manage, develop, and retain talent.
• Understanding of procurement processes and ability to work at the Glenview location.

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, and flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Employee assistance, wellbeing, family support, learning, and training programs.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.
• Work environment, travel expectations, and schedule flexibility are determined by business needs and role location.