Vice President, Global FSQA

Our client, a respected vertically integrated global food manufacturer, is seeking a transformational executive to help lead and elevate Food Safety & Quality Assurance across a complex international manufacturing network.

This is not a “sit in corporate and review dashboards” type of role.

This is a hands‑on, highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in complex manufacturing environments, understands how to influence across cultures, and wants to help shape food safety strategy on a truly global scale.

The organization operates across North America, Europe, and Asia with a diverse manufacturing footprint that includes both primary processing and further processed protein operations.

• Understands both the science AND the business of food safety
• Has strong experience within meat manufacturing environments (international manufacturing exposure is highly preferred)
• Can influence across multiple countries, cultures, and operational teams
• Is comfortable leading through a matrix organization without relying on large direct‑report structures
• Knows how to balance technical credibility with relationship‑building and strategic leadership
• Can drive global standards while respecting regional differences and operational realities
• Enjoys rolling up their sleeves and helping teams solve real‑world problems

• Direct visibility to executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape and influence global FSQA strategy
• A highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Broad operational complexity spanning slaughter, further processing, supplier programs, sanitation, audits, and policy development
• International travel and cross‑functional leadership opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on a globally recognized food manufacturing platform

• Global food manufacturing organizations
• Multi‑site FSQA leadership roles
• Operations‑facing quality leadership environments
• Organizations requiring strong cultural agility and international collaboration

• Wants broader global influence
• Enjoys solving complex food safety challenges
• Is energized by multicultural collaboration
• Prefers impact and visibility over large corporate bureaucracy
• Wants to help build the future of global FSQA within a growing organization

Travel:
Approximately 30% global travel.

Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, bonus opportunity with estimated on‑target earnings (OTE) between $300K‑$375K, plus relocation assistance and executive‑level benefits/perks.