Director, FSQA Americas

Pizza Hut is a globally recognized leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, specializing in delivering delicious and high-quality pizza to customers across the US, Latin America, and Canada. As part of Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards in food safety and quality assurance. The company has established a strong reputation for its customer-centric approach, leveraging robust supply chain management, cutting-edge technology, and a talented workforce to drive sustained growth in a competitive market.

The role of Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Americas at Pizza Hut is a critical leadership position responsible for spearheading the development, execution, and continuous enhancement of the FSQA systems across the Americas region, including the US, Latin America, and Canada. This executive-level role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in food safety management systems, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance within multinational food or QSR environments.

This position directs the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and product quality strategies, ensuring alignment with global priorities and regional execution through the Americas Center of Excellence. The Director collaborates cross-functionally with franchise partners, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to create scalable, data-driven FSQA programs that protect the Pizza Hut brand and promote sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities encompass managing supplier quality performance, overseeing audit and compliance frameworks, advancing risk-based decision-making, and fostering a strong food safety culture throughout the supply chain. The Director is also charged with driving innovation and transformation initiatives, leveraging digital tools, advanced analytics, and industry benchmarking to continuously improve FSQA capabilities.

The role demands a strategic leader capable of integrating FSQA requirements with business priorities, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and preparing the organization for crisis management and rapid response. Furthermore, this position provides subject matter expertise to influence stakeholders across multiple business units, lead governance forums, and represent Pizza Hut in external regulatory and industry engagements.

Candidates for this role bring over 10 years of extensive experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably within a multinational foodservice context. A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field is required. The role offers a competitive salary range from $164,500 to $193,600 annually, with bonus eligibility and stock-based compensation, reflecting the importance of this leader’s impact on brand safety and operational excellence.

Joining Pizza Hut as the Director of FSQA Americas offers a unique opportunity to influence food safety standards at a global scale, lead a high-performing team, and drive transformational change within a well-established, dynamic organization. Candidates passionate about food safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in supply chain quality will find this role both challenging and rewarding, contributing directly to the company’s mission of delivering exceptional dining experiences worldwide.