Quality Engineering Lead
Bright Horizons UK
Senior Director, FSQA
Tovala
full-time
Posted on:
Location: Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Position Summary: We’re seeking a Senior Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) to lead our company-wide food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs. This leader will oversee all aspects of FSQA across manufacturing, meal production, supply chain, and product development — ensuring Tovala’s products meet the highest standards of safety, consistency, and customer delight. This role will report to our Chief Manufacturing Officer and be a key member of our operations leadership team, driving proactive food safety culture, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic quality programs that scale with our growth. Location: Chicago
Requirements
- 10+ years in FSQA leadership roles within food manufacturing, ready-to-eat meals, or similar regulated food categories. Expertise in FDA regulations and SQF. Proven track record of building and scaling FSQA programs in high-growth, multi-site environments. Strong leadership skills — able to inspire and hold teams accountable while fostering a culture of quality and safety. Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
