Drives quality and food safety across manufacturing operations by managing supplier quality claims, process validation, calibration, capability monitoring, quality-system improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads cross-functional problem-solving using quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Pareto, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, and PDCA. Supports manufacturing decisions, analyzes quality data, develops corrective actions, and partners with suppliers and operations to improve product quality, reduce scrap, and maintain compliance.