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# Team Lead FSQA (all genders) at HelloFresh

- **Company:** HelloFresh
- **Location:** Verden Niedersachsen, Germany
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/7988877?gh_jid=7988877

## Job description

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.

#JD1001

#factor

#basecampquality

## About HelloFresh

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HelloFresh is a global meal-kit and food solutions company that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to consumers, aiming to revolutionize the way people eat by making home cooking accessible, convenient, and sustainable.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: HFG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, Jessica Nilsson

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Meal Kit Delivery / Integrated Food Solutions
- **Target Customers**: B2C – primarily busy households, couples, and individuals looking for convenient, high-quality meal options. Also serves the ready-to-eat and pet food markets.
- **Mission Statement**: "Democratizing access to high-quality food" by allowing everyone to enjoy a varied, tasty diet while helping consumers save money and reduce food waste.

## Products & Services
- **HelloFresh (Core Meal Kits)**: The flagship subscription service offering pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes for a wide variety of meals. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Factor_**: A ready-to-eat, chef-prepared meal delivery service (operates in the US, Canada, and Australia). Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Youfoodz**: A ready-to-eat meal brand in Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **EveryPlate**: A budget-friendly meal kit brand in the US and Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Chefs Plate**: A meal kit brand in Canada. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Green Chef**: An organic-focused meal kit brand in the US. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **The Pet Food Brands**: Premium pet food delivery services (e.g., The Pets Table in the US). Type: Subscription-based physical goods.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As a public company, market cap fluctuates. As of mid-2025, it is approximately €1.5-2.0 billion (based on public trading data).
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: €6.76 billion in net revenue in FY 2025.
- **Key Metric (Meals Delivered)**: ~850 million meals delivered in 2025.
- **Key Metric (Employees)**: +29,000 employees globally.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is publicly traded. Key institutional investors include major European and US asset managers. Strategic partnerships exist with various food suppliers and logistics providers.
- **Growth Signals**: The ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) is a major growth driver, now making up a quarter of total revenue. The company is expanding its ready-to-eat offerings into European markets, building on success in North America and Australia. The company operates in 17 countries with 8 different brands.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Data**: With over 18,000 recipes in its database and billions of meals delivered, HelloFresh has an immense dataset on consumer preferences, supply chain optimization, and recipe development, creating a significant moat in logistics and personalization.
- **Vertical Integration**: The direct-to-consumer model gives full control over the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery, enabling efficient operations, competitive pricing, and rapid response to customer needs.
- **Multi-Brand Strategy**: By operating a portfolio of brands (from budget-friendly EveryPlate to premium Factor), HelloFresh captures a wide range of customer segments and price points, reducing reliance on a single offering.
- **Global Footprint**: Presence in 16+ geographies provides diversification and allows for the cross-pollination of best practices and technologies across markets.

## Strategic Focus
- **Accelerating Ready-to-Eat**: The company is aggressively growing its ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) and expanding it into new European markets, seeing it as a high-growth, higher-margin opportunity.
- **Sustainability & Efficiency**: Continuous focus on reducing food waste, optimizing packaging, and improving supply chain sustainability. The company highlights its role in reducing household food waste compared to traditional grocery shopping.
- **Technology & Personalization**: Investing in data science and machine learning to improve menu personalization, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- **International Expansion**: Leveraging success in core markets (US, Germany, Australia) to expand into adjacent geographies and product categories.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a "global tech company" with a "local start-up vibe." The company emphasizes a data-driven, entrepreneurial, and ownership-oriented culture. Core values include Ownership, Inclusivity, and Innovation.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: HelloFresh has over 10 employee resource groups (ERGs) and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging. The careers page states, "Everyone is welcome at our table."
- **Work Environment**: The company operates in 17 countries with multiple offices and distribution centers. Roles range from warehouse operations and logistics to software engineering, marketing, and data science.
- **Perks**: The company offers competitive pay and benefits, though specifics vary by location. The culture is described as collaborative, with a focus on "achieving something delicious, every day."
- **Growth Trajectory**: As a rapidly growing public company with a strong focus on innovation and expansion, employees have opportunities to work on high-impact projects and grow their careers across different brands and geographies.

## Sources
1. [hellofreshgroup.com](https://hellofreshgroup.com/en/)
2. [careers.hellofresh.com](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/)
3. [hellofresh.com](https://www.hellofresh.com/about/working-at-hellofresh)
4. [careers.hellofresh.com/leadership](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/leadership-at-hellofresh)
5. [careers.hellofresh.com/locations](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/locations)

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