Executive Vice President; EVP Food Safety & Quality

Overview

Job Title: Executive Vice President (EVP) of Food Safety & Quality
Location: American Fork, Utah (this position is not a remote or hybrid position)
Reports To: CEO

About BUILT Brands

BUILT Brands is a category-defining leader in protein and snack innovation, delivering high-quality products that consumers love. We are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence across all brands and manufacturing partners.

BUILT Brands is seeking a strategic and experienced EVP of Food Safety & Quality to lead all food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role will define and execute the company’s safety and quality strategy, ensuring adherence to regulations, industry best practices, and internal standards while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead food safety, quality assurance, and compliance strategy across all brands and co-manufacturers.
• Oversee HACCP, SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, and other relevant standards.
• Mentor and manage a high-performance team of food safety and quality professionals.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, supply chain, and procurement to ensure product safety and quality from concept to commercialization.
• Implement continuous improvement programs, risk management initiatives, and preventive controls.
• Track metrics and reporting to measure compliance and drive operational excellence.
• Advise the CEO and leadership team on regulatory and quality trends.
• Represent BUILT Brands in audits, inspections, and industry forums.

• 15+ years of progressive food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory experience in the food industry.
• Executive leadership experience with proven team-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred (Food Science, Food Safety, Quality Management, or related).
• Deep knowledge of FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC, HACCP, GMPs, allergen management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

• Lead food safety and quality at an innovative, fast-growing food brand.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-energy environment.
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits.

BUILT Bar is truly a standout among protein bars. With its exceptional nutritional profile and so many delicious flavors, BUILT Bar is the favorite protein bar of many discerning snackers, fitness trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike.