Head of US Quality & Food Safety

Huel • Salt Lake City, UT

6h • $175,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Head of US Quality & Food Safety is accountable for driving Huel’s US Quality & Food Safety (QFS) strategic plan across a complex, international manufacturing base in the US and Canada. The role protects the brand and customers while enabling the company to scale safely across the region. It is remote, with the successful candidate expected to be based locally in Utah and able to commute to Salt Lake City for regular team meetings.

The role leads the US QFS function and has overall accountability for food safety and quality across Huel products and sites, including raw materials and co-manufacturing. It leads and develops a team of three direct reports: two US Technical Managers and an Ingredient Quality Manager. The position defines and delivers the US QFS strategy, drives right-first-time products and continuous improvement, and oversees regulatory compliance, food safety systems, supplier and co-manufacturer quality, testing, risk management, and incident response.

Requirements

• 10+ years of food-industry experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or retail, with a record as a QFS leader and deep knowledge of US food safety and quality systems.
• Experience building, developing, and inspiring multidisciplinary technical teams, providing direction and structure while empowering autonomy across three direct-report functions.
• Strong technical knowledge of US food law, ingredients, nutrition, and manufacturing processes, including FDA requirements for foods and dietary supplements.
• Hands-on experience with products similar to Huel’s range, including powders and dry ingredient mixes, RTD/aseptic bottling, canning, and Hot & Savoury, in a US manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across NPD, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and Commercial/Marketing teams, and represent the company with regulators, accreditation bodies, and co-manufacturing partners.
• Strong understanding of allergen controls, including US Big 9 allergen labelling requirements, testing methodologies, and limits.
• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Based locally in Utah and able to commute to Salt Lake City for regular team meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced HACCP qualifications.
• PCQI qualification.
• SQF Practitioner qualification.
• BRCGS or other Lead Auditor certification.
• Curiosity and foresight to identify emerging regulatory risks and opportunities and turn them into actionable business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US Quality & Food Safety function and take overall accountability for food safety and quality across Huel products and sites, including raw materials and co-manufacturing.
• Lead, coach, and develop three direct reports: two US Technical Managers and an Ingredient Quality Manager.
• Define and drive the US QFS strategy, deliver right-first-time products and an outstanding consumer experience, set CPMU reduction targets, and drive continuous improvement across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with US food safety regulations and standards, and own and continually improve food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and GFSI standards.
• Lead regulatory and food safety risk assessments for contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticide residues, and other chemical hazards, and translate US regulatory requirements into risk-management and compliance actions.
• Oversee US raw material suppliers and co-manufacturers to ensure ingredients and products are safe, compliant, and meet Huel standards; work with headquarters on material onboarding processes and a resilient supply network.
• Own end-to-end testing for ingredients and finished products, ensuring timely analysis, monitoring trends, and leading investigations and corrective actions as needed.
• Act as the key escalation point for US food safety incidents and quality crises, leading responses and stakeholder communications and escalating to the Technical Director and senior leadership team when required.
• Work with Product Supply and co-manufacturing partners to strengthen manufacturing controls and deliver consistent, safe, high-quality products across the US.
• Champion continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across US operations, maintain accreditations, support FDA, FSMA, state-level, packaging, labelling, and market registration requirements, and embed food safety awareness across the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $175,000–$200,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Flexible working hours.
• 30 paid vacation days plus federal holidays.
• Free Huel.
• Two weeks per year to work remotely from anywhere.
• 401K plan.
• Commuter benefits.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Dog-friendly workplace.
• Monthly gym membership contribution and a personal nutrition plan.
• Free one-on-one therapy through BetterHelp.
• Private medical and health insurance, including free life insurance.
• Paid employee referral scheme.
• Biannual events to celebrate success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director