product safety & quality advisor, senior, Food Safety Governance
Starbucks· Retail· Sep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
2401 Utah Ave S #800, Seattle, Washington, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$142K–$185K est.
4+ years exp
Job description
Now Brewing – product safety & quality advisor, senior, Food Safety Governance! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As a product safety & quality advisor, senior on the Food Safety Governance team, you will provide subject matter expertise, program management, governance facilitation, and audit execution support across the full program lifecycle. The work begins with facilitating the creation or harmonization of global minimum supplier standards, then building an internal audit program to verify implementation, executing audits across markets, communicating results to stakeholders, and monitoring progress to ensure identified gaps are closed.
The ideal candidate brings strong supplier management experience, can evaluate food safety programs using standards, procedures, objective evidence, corrective actions, and performance data, and is already certified—or able to become certified within six months of hire—as an FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor.
As a product safety & quality advisor, senior, Food Safety Governance , you will…
• Lead the development and harmonization of global minimum supplier standards , aligning requirements across markets, regulatory environments, and company- and licensee-managed operating models in partnership with regional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate supplier standards into a scalable global internal audit program , establishing audit methodology, tools, governance, and reporting while executing risk-based supplier audits against company requirements, regulatory expectations, and FSSC 22000-aligned principles.
• Drive supplier risk management and continuous improvement by communicating audit findings and systemic trends, monitoring and verifying corrective actions, escalating high-risk gaps, and incorporating evolving regulatory, GFSI, and FSSC 22000 expectations.
We’d love to hear from people with:
Basic Qualifications:
Education: General Science (4 years), Food Safety, Microbiology, Environmental/Public Health or Food Science Degree
Skills:
• Ability to prepare clear and concise verbal, written, and visual presentations for leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to balance complex projects and priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively
• Strong problem-solving skills. Addresses problems constructively and takes action to resolve
• Strong quantitative and analytical ability
• Understands partnership culture with ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP Principles, GFSI schemes
• 5 years minimum experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in food technology, food science, manufacturing, equipment, quality assurance, microbiology, food safety or R&D
• Food Safety Certifications, such as safe food handling, sanitation, PCQI, HACCP, etc.
• Prior auditing experience
• Lean 6-sigma certification
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com .
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
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