Head of US Quality & Food Safety

About the role

Huel is hiring a Head of US Quality & Food Safety, a fully remote position based locally in Utah with regular commuting to Salt Lake City. You will lead the US Quality & Food Safety (QFS) strategy across a complex, international manufacturing base (US/Canada), protecting the brand and customers while helping Huel scale safely in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the US QFS function and its three direct reports (two US Technical Managers and an Ingredient Quality Manager)
• Define and drive the US QFS strategy, including CPMU reduction targets and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with US food safety regulations (SQF, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, FDA, FSMA, cGMPs) and improve the Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, GFSI)
• Lead risk assessments for contaminants such as heavy metals and pesticide residues
• Oversee raw material suppliers and co-manufacturers and own the end-to-end testing agenda
• Act as escalation point for food safety incidents and quality crises
• Work with Product Supply and co-manufacturers to strengthen manufacturing controls
• Maintain accreditations and support FDA, FSMA, state-level, packaging, labelling and market registration requirements

Required profile

• Proven QFS leader with 10+ years in the food industry (FMCG, manufacturing or retail)
• People leader able to build and develop multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Strong knowledge of US food law, ingredients, nutrition and manufacturing, including FDA requirements for foods and dietary supplements
• Hands-on experience with products like powders, dry mixes, RTD/aseptic bottling, canning and Hot & Savoury in a US manufacturing environment
• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology or a related discipline

Required skills

• Advanced HACCP qualifications, PCQI, SQF Practitioner and BRCGS or other Lead Auditor certification (a big plus)
• Allergen controls, including the US Big 9 allergen labelling requirements
• Ability to communicate with regulators, accreditation bodies and co-manufacturers

What we offer

• Salary of $175,000-$200,000 per year depending on skills and experience
• Flexible working hours and 30 paid vacation days plus federal holidays
• Free Huel, two weeks of remote work per year, 401K plan and commuter benefits
• Enhanced family leave, monthly gym membership contribution and dog-friendly workplace