Food Safety Quality Area Manager

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

Hello Fresh is seeking an FSQ Area Manager. The FSQ Area Manager is responsible for manufacturing and 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.

• Provide employee training and instructions to give 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.
• Initiate RCA investigations, execute 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, 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