Senior Director, Food Safety and Quality

Senior Director, Food Safety

Newark NJ, Dallas TX, Phoenix AZ, or Toronto ON

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Food Safety and Quality to lead our comprehensive food safety and quality assurance programs. This senior position will oversee all aspects of food safety, quality control, and risk management in our meal kit operations across North America. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the food industry, strong leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in food safety regulations and quality management systems

You will...

• Develop and implement comprehensive food safety and quality strategies aligned with company objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure integration of quality and safety standards throughout all operations
• Lead the food safety teams at up to 10 HF sites across the continent.  
• Manage working relationships with local, regional and national regulators, industry organizations, and key stakeholders          
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety culture and operational excellence

Additionally You will… 

• Ensure unwavering compliance with USDA, FDA, GFSI, and all relevant food safety regulations, standards, audits, and certifications.

• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, and the comprehensive food safety management system.

• Proactively conduct risk assessments and execute effective, appropriate control measures.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of evolving regulations and drive the adoption of industry best practices.

• Oversee quality control laboratory operations, testing protocols, and analytical methods.

• Define and enforce quality specifications, standards, and robust performance metrics.

• Lead the implementation and management of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system.

• Manage and lead swift product recalls and critical crisis response procedures when necessary.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and comprehensive reporting mechanisms.

• Ensure integrity of documentation control and record-keeping systems.

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing, technically expert food safety and quality organization.

• Build talent through strategic training, personalized coaching, and professional development programs.

• Champion a strong, visible culture of food safety awareness and accountability across the organization by significantly elevating the overall food safety knowledge and technical expertise of the team and wider organization.

• Serve as a primary cross-functional partner to Production, Logistics, Product Development, and other departments to embed safety and quality across the value chain.

• Drive the implementation of new technologies and digital solutions for advanced quality management.

• Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency while upholding the highest safety standards.

You Are… 

• Trusted Partner & Adviser: you're able to cultivate collaborative partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support
• Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo; you're a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas
• Action Oriented: you’re able to prioritize organizational objectives, problem solve and quickly action solutions that improve the quality of our products 
• Strategic: you’re a critical thinker who uses logic and data to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solve complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans
• Customer-obsessed: you understand the importance of customer experience and are able to achieve excellence in delivering the planned customer outcomes with the highest level of quality and customer experience
• Results-oriented: recognizes and resolves situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency

At a minimum, you have...

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in Food Science, Microbiology, Supply Chain, or related
• 15+ years of experience in Food Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, or Food Manufacturing
• Well-versed in quality systems, food safety regulations, HACCP, GFSI, GMPs
• Strong understanding of food microbiology, chemistry, and processing technologies
• Experience leading multifunctional teams, managing organizational change and strong people development skills
• Superior analytical skills and operational modeling capabilities
• Demonstrated ability and hunger to deliver impact
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Newark, NJ Pay Range

$183,000—$205,000 USD