Yum! Brands

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Director - FSQA Risk Management

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Job Summary

Lead the global Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) risk management program by developing, implementing, and continuously improving FSQ systems and processes across restaurants, supply chain, and global markets. Strengthen food safety culture, set enterprise-wide strategy and governance, and improve visibility of FSQ KPIs through data and technology oversight. Ensure consistent execution of FSMS, regulatory/nutrition programs, audits, corrective actions, and crisis response while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Location: Plano

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Define and lead global Food Safety & Quality risk management program strategies aligned across Pizza Hut markets and business units.
•Establish and formalize Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) across restaurant and supply chain operations aligned to corporate governance and global standards.
•Lead FSQ systems strategy and oversee the data ecosystem (audit platforms, RSCS systems, GFSI databases, HutBot) to drive KPI visibility and data-driven decisions.
•Oversee regulatory and nutrition programs, including compliance and administration of programs such as the U.S. School Lunch Program, and manage third-party consultants.
•Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team; monitor performance against targets and drive corrective actions, including crisis management and resolution of complex food safety issues.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 164,500 - 193,600 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field.
•10+ years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance in a multinational food or QSR environment.
•Deep expertise in 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 across geographically diverse environments.
•Demonstrated success managing audits, regulatory inspections, corrective action programs, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Experience:10+ yearsFood safetyQuality assuranceMultinational foodQSR

Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health (or related field)

Skills:Cross-functional leadershipStakeholder influenceContinuous improvementAnalytical problem-solvingCrisis managementCommunication

Tech Stack:FSMSHACCPGFSIGlobal Document Management systemAudit platformsRSCS systemsGFSI databasesHutBot

Company Brief

Yum! Brands

Yum! Brands is a global quick-service restaurant company that develops, franchises and operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill, serving tens of thousands of restaurants across more than 150 countries with digital and franchise-led growth strategies.

Industry: Restaurants & Food Service

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Louisville, United States

Founded: 1997

Glassdoor: 3.7

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Yum! Brands

1 day ago

Director - FSQA Risk Management

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 8 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Plano

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Define and lead global Food Safety & Quality risk management program strategies aligned across Pizza Hut markets and business units.
•Establish and formalize Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) across restaurant and supply chain operations aligned to corporate governance and global standards.
•Lead FSQ systems strategy and oversee the data ecosystem (audit platforms, RSCS systems, GFSI databases, HutBot) to drive KPI visibility and data-driven decisions.
•Oversee regulatory and nutrition programs, including compliance and administration of programs such as the U.S. School Lunch Program, and manage third-party consultants.
•Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team; monitor performance against targets and drive corrective actions, including crisis management and resolution of complex food safety issues.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 164,500 - 193,600 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field.
•10+ years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance in a multinational food or QSR environment.
•Deep expertise in 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 across geographically diverse environments.
•Demonstrated success managing audits, regulatory inspections, corrective action programs, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Experience:10+ yearsFood safetyQuality assuranceMultinational foodQSR

Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health (or related field)

Skills:Cross-functional leadershipStakeholder influenceContinuous improvementAnalytical problem-solvingCrisis managementCommunication

Tech Stack:FSMSHACCPGFSIGlobal Document Management systemAudit platformsRSCS systemsGFSI databasesHutBot

Company Brief

Yum! Brands

Industry: Restaurants & Food Service

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Louisville, United States

Founded: 1997

Glassdoor: 3.7

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor