Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Walnut Creek, CA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$275k-$300kDetected 1 day ago
SparkIncident ResponseComplianceSupply ChainFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingHACCPFood SafetyFood ScienceRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • The Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance is the enterprise leader responsible for defining and executing Kinder's food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategy.
  • Define and execute the enterprise Food Safety and Quality strategy, ensuring alignment with Kinder's growth objectives and brand standards.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, consumer focus, and risk-based decision making across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.
  • Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

Requirements

  • If you're looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Deep expertise in FDA regulations, FSMA, HACCP, allergen management, food manufacturing quality systems, and supplier quality programs.
  • Demonstrated success leading quality organizations within high-growth CPG, food manufacturing, or branded consumer products environments.
  • Experience overseeing contract manufacturing networks and supplier quality programs.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Results-oriented leader with a balance of strategic vision and operational execution.

Compensation

  • The expected starting salary range for this role is $275,000 - $300,000 per year.
  • The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder's reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role.
  • Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.
  • We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.

Benefits

  • We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
  • Kinder's benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

Company info

  • Serve as the company's senior authority on food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • We aren't trying to be average - we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.
  • We're a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance.
  • Every day, you'll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

Equal opportunity

  • Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer.
  • equal opportunity employer.
  • If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the

Visa & Work Authorization

  • applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing,
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