Product Owner - Quality & Food Safety (FMCG)

TL;DR

Product Owner - Quality & Food Safety (FMCG): Building and managing digital products to protect consumers and ensure regulatory compliance in the Americas region with an accent on QFS digitization and risk reduction. Focus on translating complex regulatory requirements into functional specifications and optimizing quality systems within a highly regulated environment.

Location: Americas region, specifically associated with hirify.global Mexico

Company

A leading global food & beverage company and Certified B Corp dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

What you will do

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for QFS solutions end-to-end.
• Translate regulatory and QFS requirements into clear user stories and functional specifications.
• Ensure products enable compliance, traceability, audits, and risk management by design.
• Collaborate hands-on with Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and IT teams.
• Balance strategic priorities with daily product decisions and operational issues.
• Continuously improve solutions based on user feedback, audits, and evolving regulations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar roles.
• Strong background in Quality & Food Safety or similarly regulated environments (FMCG, pharma, regulated manufacturing).
• Experience working within stringent regulatory frameworks and compliance-driven processes.
• Strong experience in Agile and product-centric delivery models.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience operating in regional or global roles across multiple countries.
• Experience with enterprise QFS or SAP-based quality systems.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Portuguese.
• Experience managing or integrating client/consumer complaint management systems.
• Exposure to agile or product-centric delivery in regulated environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Certified B Corp environment focusing on responsible practices and positive social impact.
• Culture of authenticity, growth with purpose, and freedom to develop impactful ideas.
• Professional development through continuous feedback, agile methodologies, and learning tools.
• Comprehensive wellness programs covering physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Flexible benefits and exclusive discounts that go beyond statutory requirements.