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Senior Director, Food SafetyHelloFresh • Aurora, IL, US
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Senior Director, Food Safety

Senior Director, Food Safety

HelloFresh • Aurora, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Regional Director Food Safety & Quality

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, regulatory compliance, and risk management in our meal kit and ready to eat (RTE) operations across multiple sites nationally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing, 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 10+ nationwide HF sites (1200 people)
  • Establish and maintain relationships with USDA & FDA industry organizations, and key stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety culture and operational excellence

Additionally you will

  • Ensure full compliance with USDA & FDA, GFSI, and other relevant food safety regulations and standards, including inspections, audits and certifications
  • Oversee development and maintenance of HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, and food safety management systems
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures
  • Stay current with evolving regulations and industry best practices
  • Oversee laboratory operations, testing protocols, and analytical methods
  • Establish and monitor quality specifications, standards, and performance metrics
  • Lead supplier qualification and monitoring programs
  • Implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems
  • Manage product recalls and crisis response procedures when necessary
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing food safety and quality team
  • Develop talent through training, coaching, and professional development programs
  • Foster a culture of food safety awareness and accountability across the organization
  • Collaborate with production, logistics, product and many other departments
  • Champion implementation of new technologies and digital solutions for quality management
  • Lead process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency while maintaining safety standards
  • Oversee documentation control and record-keeping systems
  • Establish key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms
  • 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 salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
  • Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
  • 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.

    Illinois Pay Range : $199,650$220,000 USD

    This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.

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