Food Safety Quality Area Manager

HelloFresh; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Equity plan

Generous PTO and sabbatical

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Health and wellness benefits with $0-?

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount up to 85% on Hello/饭

ERGs including BIPOC, women, veterans,

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking an FSQ Area Manager in Newark, NJ to lead manufacturing quality systems and oversee internal audits in line with regulatory standards. You will supervise hourly team members and drive FSQA programs, CAPAs, and continuous improvements to ensure product safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes training, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced food company. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development capabilities for large groups of hourly employees.
• Strong problem solving and results-driven mindset.
• Effective communication with tact and diplomacy across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee training and instructions on FSQA tasks and documentation.
• Coach and inspire a team of hourly FSQA technicians and monitor productivity.
• Maintain GMPs, HACCP, Holds, calibration, SOPs, and other FSQA documentation.
• Initiate RCA investigations and drive CAPA for nonconformities from audits.
• Report food safety and quality issues to authorized personnel for action.
• Apply structured problem solving to improve product safety and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Shift- Sunday to Wednesday 7:00pm to 5:30am

HelloFresh is seeking an FSQ Area Manager. The FSQ Area Manager is responsible for Manufacturing and is responsible for all supporting food safety and quality assurance-related internal audits in adherence with regulatory standards. The position supervises and supports all hourly Team Members (TMs). Additionally, the position supports the development, implementation, and management of food safety and quality control systems to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You Will…

• Provide employee training and instructions to provide advice on how to perform their task (FSQA checks, inspections, documentation, expectations, training)
• Develop, motivate, engage, coach, and inspire a team of hourly FSQA technicians, creating a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change from within. Provide all employees with the necessary tools, proper training, and corrective direction while evaluating team productivity and accomplishments.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding GMPs, HACCP, Holds, Calibration, standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any other FSQA requirements.
• Initiates RCA investigations, executes pending preventive and corrective action requests (CAPA), including nonconformities from holds, internal and external audits.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Use structured problem solving and sound process design skills to improve operations as it relates to the product safety

You Are…

• Leadership: train and develop a large group of hourly employees
• Performance Management: for assigned production lines.
• Problem Solving/Analysis, results driven
• Communication Proficiency: speak to employees with tact and diplomacy.
• Time Management: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity.
• Technical Capacity: computer literacy to input information into the computer.

You Have…

• Associate degree or related leadership work experience.
• At least 3 years of work experience in quality assurance should be combined with a demonstrated track record of accomplishments as a FSQA leader, and with satisfying customers in technology-driven, developing companies.

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vest 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 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for 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.

Newark, NJ Pay Range
$68,040—$72,900 USD