Team Lead FSQA (all genders)

HelloFresh
Verden; Niedersachsen, DE
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior food safety professionals who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing and cross-functional leadership, requiring German language skills in Verden.

Best fit for

  • Experienced FSQA leaders with GFSI audit expertise in food manufacturing.
    — “In-depth knowledge of relevant food safety standards and certifications (e.g., HACCP, GFSI)
  • Data-driven quality managers who can drive process improvements across teams.
    — “Strong understanding of complex production processes with the ability to implement effective cross-functional improvements
  • Bilingual leaders comfortable managing sanitation operations and quality control.
    — “Lead the FSQA team at the Verden site, including QA/QC (Quality Assurance/ Quality Control) and sanitation operations

Things to consider

  • Requires on-site presence in Verden for manufacturing operations.
    — “FSQA Lead (Food Safety & Quality Assurance), you will assume overall responsibility for food safety and quality assurance at the Factor_ production site in Verden
  • Minimum B1/B2 German proficiency alongside English fluency.
    — “Fluency in English and good command of German (minimum B1/B2 level)

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific CAPA implementation successes in past roles.
    — “initiate root cause analyses, and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
  • Quantify impact of quality improvements in manufacturing KPIs.
    — “Monitor, analyze, and report FSQA performance using KPIs, trend analysis, and site quality metrics
  • Highlight cross-departmental collaboration in food safety incidents.
    — “Coordinate the escalation and resolution of food safety and quality incidents as well as recalls in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • food safety and quality assurance processes
  • daily operations
  • performance monitoring
  • root cause analysis
  • incident management
Typical background
food technologyfood chemistrynutrition science

Skills & requirements

Required

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceTeam ManagementProcess DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsIncident ManagementCross-functional CollaborationData-driven ApproachCommunicationLeadership

Preferred

HaccpGFSIAuditsProduction ProcessesGoogle Workspace

Stack & domain

Food TechnologyFood ChemistryNutrition ScienceFood Safety StandardsCertificationsHaccpGfsiExternal AuditsComplex Production ProcessesCross-functional ImprovementsData-drivenAnalyticalSolution-orientedStructuredIndependentPrioritizationGoogle Workspace (g-suite)CommunicationStakeholder ManagementHands-on MentalityFast-paced EnvironmentProactivePrevention-orientedFood SafetyQuality AssuranceProductionIntralogisticsEngineeringQuality Culture

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

About the role: What's in the Box

As FSQA Lead (Food Safety & Quality Assurance), you will assume overall responsibility for food safety and quality assurance at the Factor_ production site in Verden. You will drive the operational development of quality and food safety standards while ensuring compliance with the highest internal and external requirements. You will act as the central interface between Production, Intralogistics, and Engineering, fostering close cross-functional collaboration. You will also manage a team, further develop structures and processes, and actively promote a proactive, prevention-oriented quality culture across the site.

What you’ll do: The Recipe

Lead the FSQA team at the Verden site, including QA/QC (Quality Assurance/ Quality Control) and sanitation operations.

Drive the further development and implementation of all food safety and quality assurance processes.

Manage daily FSQA operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while fostering continuous improvement.

Monitor, analyze, and report FSQA performance using KPIs, trend analysis, and site quality metrics.

Evaluate quality deviations, initiate root cause analyses, and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

Coordinate the escalation and resolution of food safety and quality incidents as well as recalls in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with Production, Intralogistics, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to further develop processes in a data-driven and risk-oriented manner.

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients 

Degree in food technology, food chemistry, nutrition science, or a related field.

At least 5 years of professional experience in food safety and quality assurance within the food or feed manufacturing industry, combined with leadership experience in a dynamic production environment.

In-depth knowledge of relevant food safety standards and certifications (e.g., HACCP, GFSI) as well as experience in preparing for and conducting external audits.

Strong understanding of complex production processes with the ability to implement effective cross-functional improvements.

Data-driven, analytical, and solution-oriented working style with a structured, independent approach and strong prioritization skills as well as proficiency in Google Workspace (G-Suite)

Strong communication skills and confident stakeholder management, combined with a hands-on mentality and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in English and good command of German (minimum B1/B2 level).

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What we offer: The Toppings 

Growth & Development: Internal training opportunities plus a yearly Learning & Development budget

Food & Lifestyle: Discounts on Factor_-boxes

Compensation & Vacation: Competitive salary and 30 days of vacation

Health & Well-being: Access to well-being initiatives, with discounted fitness offers currently being rolled out

Future Benefits: We’re working on introducing additional perks, including mobility support and a company pension scheme, to give our team even more flexibility and security

Are you the missing ingredient?

If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we’d be excited to hear from you. We aim to review your profile and respond within 5 business days.

 

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Source: HelloFresh careers

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