Director, Food Safety & Quality

<div class="content-intro"><p class="" data-start="167" data-end="449">Just Food Company is on a mission to build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food system—starting with what’s on your plate. From pioneering plant-based eggs to making real meat without slaughter, we’re reimagining the future of food in ways that are better for people and the planet.</p>
<p class="" data-start="451" data-end="714">We’re a lean, passionate team of scientists, chefs, engineers, and operators who believe that doing hard things well can make a meaningful difference. We’ve brought groundbreaking innovations to market, like Just Egg and GOOD Meat, and we’re just getting started.</p>
<p class="" data-start="716" data-end="840">If you’re excited by big challenges, real impact, and the chance to shape what the future tastes like—we’d love to meet you.</p>
<p class="" data-start="842" data-end="939"><a class="" href="https://ju.st" target="_new" data-start="842" data-end="886">Learn more about us and our products →</a></p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">Just Food Company is building a better food system through better products—and we’re looking for someone who can own food safety and quality from end to end. This role is ideal for a self-starter who’s passionate about doing the work and doing it right. You’ll be the point person for all things QA/QC across our internal operations and co-manufacturing partners, with the opportunity to both build and execute systems that scale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on role in a lean team, suited for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can zoom in and out effortlessly, and knows when to roll up their sleeves and when to step back and see the big picture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role reports to the CTO with a dotted line to the COO, and will work cross-functionally with all groups and layers of the organization. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own and continuously improve the company's global Quality Management System (QMS) across internal manufacturing sites and co-manufacturing partners. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide quality and regulatory leadership for North American and European operations, including </span><span data-contrast="auto">Germany and future potential expansion into additional European markets</span><span data-contrast="auto"> ensuring compliance with applicable customer, regulatory, and certification requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> This includes directly or indirectly managing remote quality functions & personnel where appropriate.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety and regulatory requirements, including FDA, FSVP, USDA, HACCP, SQF/BRC, export, and international regulations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits, driving audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous compliance across the organization. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee raw material, in-process, and finished goods specifications, testing programs, and release standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own product labeling, regulatory reviews, and documentation to ensure ongoing compliance across all markets. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, maintain, and execute regulatory strategies and dossiers to support existing products, new product launches, and international market expansion. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the company's quality and regulatory subject matter expert, advising executive leadership on food safety risk, regulatory strategy, international expansion, and emerging industry requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build scalable quality systems and processes that support company growth, new manufacturing partners, and geographic expansion. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive a culture of food safety, quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Travel to internal facilities and co-manufacturing partners to evaluate food safety and quality performance, verify compliance with company standards, and support operational excellence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum 10 years of relevant food industry experience, including direct QA/QC ownership and at least 3 years in a leadership role; P<span data-teams="true">CQI certified highly preferred</span></span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in food safety or quality management are preferred</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-paced environments—must be both a builder and a doer</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Deep understanding of food safety systems, allergen control, and GFSI certification standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with plant-based food manufacturing a strong plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong working knowledge of food microbiology and product development cycles</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable working with co-manufacturers and navigating international regulatory landscapes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Clear communicator, calm under pressure, and able to lead cross-functional workstreams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to join virtual meetings/calls that overlap with Europe Manufacturing hours</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> (early Pacific hours) as needed</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness and flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally </span><span data-contrast="auto">without restrictions</span><span data-contrast="auto"> up to 25% (maximum). </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The total package</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We develop our salaries using market data, internal benchmarks, and candidate experience to ensure fairness and competitiveness. All full-time team members receive:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Competitive base salary</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Equity</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Up to 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits (up to 90% for dependents)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Flexible time off</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Compensation</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">: The expected base salary range for this role (based in Emeryville, CA/full-time) is $175,000 – $210,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and overall contribution to the role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Additional Information & Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This is a full-time regular position based </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">onsite (5 days/week) </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">at our headquarters in Emeryville, CA. We are prioritizing local candidates at this time. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">At this time, Just Food Company is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">In compliance with federal law, all new hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Form I-9 upon hire.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Just Food Company and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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