Director – FSQA Risk Management

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Hut is seeking a senior leader to head global Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) systems. The role drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FSQ programs across restaurants, supply chain, and international markets.

You will strengthen food safety culture, align enterprise-wide FSQ strategies, and enhance data visibility to protect the brand and enable growth. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field.
• 10+ years in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or related field within a multinational food or QSR environment.
• Deep expertise in 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.
• Strong crisis management capabilities, including rapid decision-making, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FSQ systems and processes.
• Strengthen food safety culture and advance FSQ strategy across restaurants, supply chain, and global markets.
• Drive enterprise-wide alignment, enhance data visibility, and ensure robust, scalable FSQ programs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

Crisis management

Education

BS in Food Science

Tools

FSMS

HACCP

GFSI standards

Audit software

Job description

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Pizza Hut's global Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) systems and processes.
• Strengthen food safety culture and advance FSQ strategy across restaurants, supply chain, and global markets.
• Drive enterprise-wide alignment, enhance data visibility, and ensure robust, scalable FSQ programs that protect the brand and enable business growth.

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.
• Strong crisis management capabilities, including rapid decision-making, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation.

Core Competencies

Expertise in Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, and GFSI-recognized standards is essential for leading the development and implementation of robust FSQ programs. Strong analytical skills and crisis management capabilities are critical for driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across diverse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Food Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Supplier Quality Assurance
• Corrective Action Programs
• Audit Management
• Incident Management
• Technical Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Stakeholder Influence
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Cross-Functional Team Management

Industry Keywords

• Food Regulations
• Crisis Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Food Safety Culture
• Multinational Food Environment
• QSR Environment