Global FSQA Vice President

Red Kite Recruiting

Aurora, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Cross-Functional, Entrepreneurship, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Leadership, Manufacturing, Matrix Management, Meat Production, Multicultural, Organic Food Production, Policy Development, Reporting Dashboards, Sanitation, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Aurora, IL

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Description

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.

We're looking for a leader who:
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

This role offers:
Significant global exposure across multiple continents
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

Ideal candidates may come from:
• Protein manufacturing
• Global food manufacturing organizations
• Multi-site FSQA leadership roles
• Operations-facing quality leadership environments
• Organizations requiring strong cultural agility and international collaboration

This opportunity could be an excellent fit for someone who:
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.

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