Sr Director North America Quality

Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. This role is required to be on-site at our different facilities. Want to make an impact? The Sr. Director of Manufacturing Quality is responsible for leading manufacturing quality execution across the production network to ensure the delivery of safe, compliant, defect-free products that protect and delight consumers. This role serves as the operational quality leader responsible for translating enterprise Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory systems into practical, sustainable factory execution. This leader will play a critical role in building world-class quality systems that embeds quality by design, protects consumers, enables defect-free high-quality products, strengthens brand trust, eliminates cost of poor quality, and embeds prevention, discipline, data, and accountability across the manufacturing network. The Sr. Director of Manufacturing Quality must be visible at the factories, pragmatic, and operationally grounded, with expertise in TPM and Quality Pillar systems, manufacturing operations, process controls, sanitation, and continuous improvement. This role requires the ability to partner with Sr. Site directors on coach, challenge, and elevate teams while driving measurable improvements in quality performance, operational discipline, and site culture. This leader will partner closely with plant leadership, Sr Site Directors, to build environments centered on ownership, accountability, prevention, operational excellence, and consumer protection. The role is critical in creating manufacturing cultures that support the goal of producing products that consistently delight consumers. Travel Requirement 50-70% travel to facilities within the network (mostly in the Chicagoland area) Must have valid passport Must have a vehicle Ways you will make a difference Manufacturing Quality Leadership Innovation Quality LeadershipTPM & Quality Pillar Leadership Culture, Coaching & Leadership Development Consumer Protection & Product Excellence Skills that will make you successful Data, Metrics & Performance Management Food Safety, Process Controls & Operational Excellence Cross-Functional Partnership Experiences that will support your success Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or related field required; advanced degree preferred 15+ years of progressive manufacturing quality leadership experience within food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing Minimum 5 years in plant quality management Strong expertise in GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, environmental monitoring, SPC, and process controls Proven leadership experience across multi-site manufacturing networks Strong operational acumen and ability to influence cross-functional teams Experience driving cultural and operational transformation initiatives Bilingual capabilities preferred (English and Spanish)

What We Offer: At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Compensation The salary range for this role is $162,975 - $228,165 annually. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Nearest Major Market: Chicago