We are looking for a Quality Director with a strong strategic vision and proven leadership capabilities to lead the company’s quality and food safety function. The Director will be responsible for defining and executing the corporate quality strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

The Director will oversee the ongoing development and continuous improvement of quality and food safety management systems across the entire value chain, from primary production to food processing and commercialization. This role will ensure that products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and competitiveness, while advancing operational sustainability and strengthening trust among customers, consumers, and regulatory authorities.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Bioanalysis, Industrial Microbiology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Food Science or Food Technology, or a related field.

Postgraduate specialization or master’s degree in Quality Management, Food Safety, Integrated Management Systems, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Professional proficiency in English.

Professional Experience

At least five years of experience in senior quality management or leadership roles within agribusiness, food manufacturing, meat processing, poultry, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies.





Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing quality management processes across multiple business units.

Demonstrated track record in implementing and strengthening management systems and food safety programs; overseeing laboratory operations and product development; and managing audits conducted by regulatory authorities and domestic and international customers.

Essential Knowledge and Expertise

Quality and food safety management systems, including HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or equivalent standards.

Sanitary regulations and food safety requirements applicable to the agrifood industry.

Risk management, traceability, and food safety assurance.

Food microbiology and physicochemical analysis.

Product development and innovation.

Laboratory management, including avian pathology, physicochemical testing, and water analysis laboratories.

Approval and qualification of critical inputs and raw materials.

Food labeling requirements and regulatory compliance.

Strategic planning and key performance indicator (KPI) management.

Budget management and cost optimization.

Infrastructure development and industrial process project management.

Internal and external audit management.

Management of relationships with regulatory authorities and certification bodies.

Core Competencies

Strategic leadership.

Business acumen.

Results orientation.

Data-driven decision-making.

Influencing and negotiation skills.

Executive-level communication.

Innovation and continuous improvement.

- Building and developing high-performing teams.

📌 Director de calidad (Bucaramanga)
🏢 AVSA
📍 Bucaramanga