Director of Quality and Technical Services
Company: HiFyve
Location: Joplin
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description HiFyve is hiring a Director of
Quality and Technical Services in the Food & Beverage industry in
Joplin, MO! Salary: $120K–$200K 20% bonus eligibility Shift:
Monday–Friday, on-call 24/7/365 Location: Joplin, MO Benefits: Full
benefits package relocation assistance Position Summary HiFyve is
seeking a senior-level Quality Director to lead quality and food
safety programs at a large-scale aseptic and ESL dairy processing
facility. This role provides technical oversight for high-volume
operations, supports product innovation, ensures regulatory
compliance, and fosters a proactive quality culture. Key
Responsibilities • Provide site leadership for food safety, quality
systems, and technical services • Guide teams across aseptic, ESL,
and dairy-based product lines including plant-based alternatives •
Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory and
customer inspections • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for
product launches and continuous improvement initiatives • Ensure
compliance with applicable federal, state, and customer regulations
and requirements • Lead training and development efforts in
quality, sanitation, and food safety practices • Serve as a subject
matter expert for risk mitigation, regulatory trends, and technical
troubleshooting • Coordinate with other quality leaders across
facilities, including participation in multi-plant projects •
Represent the site in customer visits, technical calls, and
escalation resolution • Maintain and improve systems for
documentation, traceability, and data analysis Education
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological
Sciences, Microbiology, or related field required • Master’s degree
in Food Science or Microbiology preferred Skills and Experience •
10 years of FSQ experience in food and beverage manufacturing
(dairy preferred) • 2 years of leadership experience in a food
safety or quality capacity • Strong knowledge of aseptic
processing, ESL, and high-protein formulation environments •
Experience with centralized FSQ leadership and/or multi-plant
operations • Proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management,
commercialization, and audit readiness • Certifications preferred:
PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner (or ability to obtain) • Demonstrated
success working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and
external partners • Willingness to travel periodically for quality
events, audits, and training initiatives If you are interested,
please apply!
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