At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz. 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: youre able to prioritize organizational objectives, problem solve and quickly action solutions that improve the quality of our products

Strategic: youre 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...

Bachelors 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

Youll 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. About HelloFresh We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Companys commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

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HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com

APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com

United States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com

Canada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com