- Salary
- $175k – $220k
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Feastables is on a mission to create the world's most engaging brand. As the CPG industry teeters on the edge of transformation, trust has shifted from traditional corporate giants to innovative individual creators. With the backing of MrBeast, the world's most influential creator, and our unwavering commitment to transparency and superior quality, we are strategically positioned to become the go-to snacking brand for future generations.
At the heart of our ethos is the belief that anything is possible. This belief ignites our innovation and drives us to push boundaries. It's what enables us to deliver incredible products and unique, engaging experiences that keep our fans and customers coming back for more.
Though recognized for our chocolate bars, our vision goes beyond a single product category. We aim to offer a diverse product range, each item tailored to meet our customers' unique tastes and needs. Regardless of the variety, all of our products share a common trait - the guarantee of quality and fun that Feastables is known for.
We're not just building a brand; we're crafting a legacy and just getting started. We are charting an unprecedented path, at an unbelievable velocity, and seeking extraordinary individuals to help us shape the next iconic global brand. Together, we will build something truly remarkable that will resonate with customers worldwide and stand the test of time.
About The Role:
As the Sr. Director of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory at Feastables, you will be positioned as Feastable’s guardian of product integrity and consumer trust - owning the enterprise of FSQR strategy. Operating through an external manufacturing network, this role demands a leader who drives world-class outcomes through influence and partnership. Feastables is redefining what a modern food brand looks like - and this role protects everything that makes it possible.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Set the enterprise global food safety, quality, and regulatory standards - strategy, policies, and governance - protecting brand equity across all channels and products.
- Own enterprise food safety risk management and crisis response - recalls, hold/releases, and regulatory communications.
- Assure compliance with global regulations, GFSI schemes, and Feastables FSQR standards, while managing business risk.
- Own the co-manufacturers lifecycle - qualification, audit strategy, executive accountability for closing critical non-conformities, and performance.
- Embed FSQR into sourcing, innovation, and network expansion decisions alongside supply chain, procurement, R&D, and commercial.
- Lead an established FSQR organization, strengthening capability of people and programs, and championing food safety and regulatory culture across the business.
Recipe For Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related technical field.
- 12+ years of food industry FSQR leadership combining plant-floor operational depth with executive management of co-manufacturers and co-packers relationships.
- Proven executive command of crisis management - recalls, regulatory inspections, customer complaints, and high-stakes communications under pressure.
- Demonstrate experience across the full regulatory and FSQ technical scope - federal requirements, certification schemes, and core quality assurance risk programs.
- Ability to build trust-based partnerships with suppliers, co-manufacturers and co-packers, influencing performance without direct operational control.
- Track record of leading established FSQR teams and driving agendas cross-functionally, with communication ranging from technical detail to senior leadership risk positions.
Why Feastables?
We believe in transparency - not just in our ingredients, but in how we hire. When making compensation decisions, we consider many factors like role level, market data, location, and relevant experience and skills. For this role, we expect the annual base salary to fall between $175,000-$220,000.
Beyond salary, we offer a thriving culture where you’ll have interesting problems to solve with the autonomy you need to make a difference. And, of course, we have the perks/benefits to enable you to do your best work.
- 100% employer paid option for medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with an employer match
- 11 company paid holidays
- Unlimited PTO policy
- Delicious chocolate & snacks of course!
RECRUITERS: We do not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms or recruitment agencies - please, no phone calls or emails.
