Director – FSQA Risk Management

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Director of FSQA Risk Management at Pizza Hut leading global Food Safety and Quality systems. Strengthening food safety culture and ensuring execution across restaurants and supply chain.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $164,500 - $193,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, and GFSI-recognized standards is essential for leading the development and implementation of robust FSQ programs. Strong analytical skills and crisis management capabilities are critical for driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across diverse environments.

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Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)HACCPGFSI-Recognized StandardsCrisis ManagementQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentData AnalysisSupplier Quality AssuranceCorrective Action ProgramsAudit ManagementIncident ManagementTechnical Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder InfluenceCommunicationProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Team Management

Industry Keywords

Food RegulationsCrisis ManagementContinuous ImprovementFood Safety CultureMultinational Food EnvironmentQSR Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Pizza Hut’s global Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) systems and processes.
Strengthen food safety culture and advance FSQ strategy across restaurants, supply chain, and global markets.
Drive enterprise-wide alignment, enhance data visibility, and ensure robust, scalable FSQ programs that protect the brand and enable business growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required: Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field
10+ years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or related field within a multinational food or QSR environment
Deep expertise in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), HACCP, GFSI-recognized standards, supplier quality assurance, food regulations, and crisis/incident management.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across complex and geographically diverse environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, interpret technical data, and make sound business decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated success managing audits, regulatory inspections, corrective action programs, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Strong crisis management capabilities, including rapid decision-making, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Stock-based compensation