Director, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory- International International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com. Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity available for a Director, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory supporting our international regions working hybrid out of our corporate office in Bloomington, MN. This position provides international strategic leadership and direction within the Food, Safety, Quality and Regulatory team. While it has a significant number of within-department responsibilities, it also works with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality and safe products to restaurants, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead select corporate responsibility initiatives. This position supports all international regions and markets, which includes China, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Latin America & Caribbean, along with new market entry from a FSQR perspective. Key Accountabilities Include: Food Safety and Quality Relationship Building and Communication Team and Department Leadership Restaurant Food Safety (as assigned) Corporate responsibility (as assigned) Qualifications Education/Experience: B.S. Degree in food science or closely related field. Must have 10 years of experience in quality management and food safety. Minimum of three years of experience managing employees required. Conversational Spanish and ability to build relationships with Spanish?speaking suppliers and partners preferred. Proven ability to lead remote teams, to manage progress effectively in ambiguous and sometimes unstructured situations. Capable of delivering challenging/constructive feedback to suppliers or internal personnel and maintaining steady direction yielding right results quickly. Skills: Project management - demonstrated ability to develop efficient planning methodologies and effective utilization of resources to achieve high value results. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, complex projects and responsibilities in a fast-changing and deadline-driven environment. Ability to influence individuals across diverse functions to gain support and meet established objectives; able to articulate technical information to a variety of audiences. Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients. Strategic and creative thinker that can create and execute business-relevant strategies Expertise in food manufacturing, processes and packaging. Knowledge of food purchasing, distribution and logistics. Knowledge of current industry and technical issues associated with food safety, nutrition, public health, environment and animal rights. Thorough knowledge of safety, microbiology, and regulatory requirements globally. Ability to apply sound technical principles to root cause analyses, problem solving and project management. Strong analytical skills. Additional Information Benefits Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more! Work Environment Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week. Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs. Inclusion & Belonging We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome. IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.