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Director, FSQA – Americas

plano, tx • Posted 6 days ago
Onsite Full Time Management & Operations

Lead and manage Pizza Hut’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including policies, standards, audit requirements, and governance frameworks across the America Center of Excellence.

  • Lead and manage Pizza Hut’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including policies, standards, audit requirements, and governance frameworks across the America Center of Excellence.
  • Own the PH FSQA strategy for the Americas Center of Excellence, translating US and regional priorities into a clear multi-year roadmap.
  • Serve as Food Safety Team Lead for Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy
  • Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements while proactively anticipating regulatory changes.
  • Develop and Implement product quality toolbox, including:
    • Lead supplier quality management, including:
    • Ensure end-to-end supply chain integration of FSQA (procurement → manufacturing → distribution).
  • Drive execution of FSMS across GFM franchise partners, ensuring accountability and performance.
  • Establish and participate in FSQA governance forums (e.g., Food Safety Council, Franchisee Councils) to drive alignment and decision-making.
  • Ensure crisis management readiness, including scenario planning, simulation, and rapid response capability.
  • Define and own FSQA KPIs and performance metrics for assigned region, ensuring alignment with global and regional standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required: Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or related field within a multinational food or QSR environment
  • Deep expertise in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), HACCP, GFSI-recognized standards, supplier quality assurance, food regulations, and crisis/incident management.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across complex and geographically diverse environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, interpret technical data, and make sound business decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated success managing audits, regulatory inspections, corrective action programs, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

Expertise in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on supplier quality assurance and crisis management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a multinational food environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
  • HACCP
  • GFSI-Recognized Standards
  • Supplier Quality Assurance
  • Crisis Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Performance Metrics
  • Audit Management
  • Corrective Action Programs
  • Technical Data Interpretation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supply Chain Integration

Soft Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Stakeholder Influence
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Leadership

Industry Keywords

  • Food Regulations
  • Crisis/Incident Management
  • Franchise Management
  • Food Safety Council
  • Franchisee Councils

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