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H-2B visa sponsorship for Vice President roles connects senior operations and general management professionals to U.S. employers in hospitality, construction, and seasonal services who need temporary executive leadership. Employers must secure DOL labor certification before filing, and the 66,000 annual cap makes early applications critical.
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Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!
For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.
We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401(K) including company match!
- Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
- Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance
What’s the Role
The Vice President, Quality & Food Safety is F&S Fresh Foods’ senior executive leader for Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality across all of our facilities. This role sets the enterprise-wide strategy, standards, and systems that keep our products safe, consistent, and compliant with every regulatory, customer, and certification requirement. As the company’s senior authority on food safety risk, audit readiness, and crisis management, you will protect consumers, customers, and the F&S brand while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development, Sales, and Executive Leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader who earns the trust of customers and regulators, develops strong teams, and champions a culture where food safety and quality are everyone’s responsibility.
What You’ll Own
- Set and execute the long-term Quality and Food Safety strategy, including enterprise goals, standards, KPIs, and governance processes aligned with business objectives
- Lead all corporate Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality functions, ensuring consistent programs across all facilities
- Own the enterprise Food Safety Management System, including HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Management, Traceability, Food Defense, and pathogen control
- Establish and maintain enterprise quality management systems so products consistently meet specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI, state, local, and customer requirements, interpreting emerging regulations and maintaining audit and inspection readiness at every site
- Serve as senior liaison with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customer auditors, overseeing closure of audit findings, regulatory actions, and corrective actions
- Serve as executive authority and decision-maker for food safety incidents, recalls, and crisis response, maintaining risk assessment, traceability, mock recall, and incident management programs
- Represent F&S during customer visits, audits, business reviews, and quality events, building strategic relationships and leading resolution of significant complaints and brand-risk events
- Partner with Commercial, Product Development, and Operations to support growth while maintaining product integrity and improving customer satisfaction
- Establish supplier approval, audit, and monitoring standards and drive supplier performance improvement, partnering with Procurement to mitigate supply chain risk
- Drive data-based improvement to reduce defects, waste, and customer complaints and improve process capability, publishing executive dashboards and performance updates for leadership
- Lead and develop Directors, Managers, and technical leaders, building succession plans, bench strength, and a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance
- Establish enterprise training standards and competency requirements, partnering with Operations and Human Resources to build food safety and quality into talent development and performance management
- Champion a companywide culture where food safety and quality are everyone’s responsibility, promoting proactive risk identification and continuous improvement
- Serve as the company’s senior subject matter expert on food safety, quality systems, microbiology, compliance, and regulatory matters
- Participate in strategic planning, acquisition integration activities, and enterprise transformation initiatives
What You Bring
- Must have: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; Master’s degree preferred
- Must have: HACCP and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certifications
- Must have: 15+ years of progressive Quality and Food Safety leadership, including 7+ years leading multi-site organizations
- Must have: Extensive experience in fresh, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, produce, protein, or other highly regulated food manufacturing
- Must have: Proven success leading customer audits, regulatory inspections, certification audits, recalls, and crisis events
- Must have: Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI, Environmental Monitoring Programs, and Quality Systems
- Nice to have: Lead Auditor, SQF Practitioner, BRCGS, or equivalent certification
- Personal quality: Strategic, consumer- and customer-focused decision-maker who uses metrics, risk assessments, and audit results to set priorities while balancing operational and commercial objectives
- Personal quality: Executive presence and influence with customers, regulators, and leadership, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process. AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
Who We Are
Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!
For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.
We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401(K) including company match!
- Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
- Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance
What’s the Role
The Vice President, Quality & Food Safety is F&S Fresh Foods’ senior executive leader for Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality across all of our facilities. This role sets the enterprise-wide strategy, standards, and systems that keep our products safe, consistent, and compliant with every regulatory, customer, and certification requirement. As the company’s senior authority on food safety risk, audit readiness, and crisis management, you will protect consumers, customers, and the F&S brand while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development, Sales, and Executive Leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader who earns the trust of customers and regulators, develops strong teams, and champions a culture where food safety and quality are everyone’s responsibility.
What You’ll Own
- Set and execute the long-term Quality and Food Safety strategy, including enterprise goals, standards, KPIs, and governance processes aligned with business objectives
- Lead all corporate Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality functions, ensuring consistent programs across all facilities
- Own the enterprise Food Safety Management System, including HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Management, Traceability, Food Defense, and pathogen control
- Establish and maintain enterprise quality management systems so products consistently meet specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI, state, local, and customer requirements, interpreting emerging regulations and maintaining audit and inspection readiness at every site
- Serve as senior liaison with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customer auditors, overseeing closure of audit findings, regulatory actions, and corrective actions
- Serve as executive authority and decision-maker for food safety incidents, recalls, and crisis response, maintaining risk assessment, traceability, mock recall, and incident management programs
- Represent F&S during customer visits, audits, business reviews, and quality events, building strategic relationships and leading resolution of significant complaints and brand-risk events
- Partner with Commercial, Product Development, and Operations to support growth while maintaining product integrity and improving customer satisfaction
- Establish supplier approval, audit, and monitoring standards and drive supplier performance improvement, partnering with Procurement to mitigate supply chain risk
- Drive data-based improvement to reduce defects, waste, and customer complaints and improve process capability, publishing executive dashboards and performance updates for leadership
- Lead and develop Directors, Managers, and technical leaders, building succession plans, bench strength, and a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance
- Establish enterprise training standards and competency requirements, partnering with Operations and Human Resources to build food safety and quality into talent development and performance management
- Champion a companywide culture where food safety and quality are everyone’s responsibility, promoting proactive risk identification and continuous improvement
- Serve as the company’s senior subject matter expert on food safety, quality systems, microbiology, compliance, and regulatory matters
- Participate in strategic planning, acquisition integration activities, and enterprise transformation initiatives
What You Bring
- Must have: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; Master’s degree preferred
- Must have: HACCP and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certifications
- Must have: 15+ years of progressive Quality and Food Safety leadership, including 7+ years leading multi-site organizations
- Must have: Extensive experience in fresh, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, produce, protein, or other highly regulated food manufacturing
- Must have: Proven success leading customer audits, regulatory inspections, certification audits, recalls, and crisis events
- Must have: Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI, Environmental Monitoring Programs, and Quality Systems
- Nice to have: Lead Auditor, SQF Practitioner, BRCGS, or equivalent certification
- Personal quality: Strategic, consumer- and customer-focused decision-maker who uses metrics, risk assessments, and audit results to set priorities while balancing operational and commercial objectives
- Personal quality: Executive presence and influence with customers, regulators, and leadership, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process. AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
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Document your executive track record
H-2B visa petitions for VP roles require proof the position is genuinely temporary. Compile org charts, project timelines, and board resolutions that show defined start and end dates for the seasonal leadership scope you'll fill.
Target employers with prior H-2B filings
Search for companies that have already navigated DOL labor certification. Experienced H-2B sponsors understand the SWA recruitment steps and prevailing wage requirements, reducing delays that first-time filers typically face in senior-role petitions.
Verify your wage against OFLC standards
VP-level H-2B positions must meet the prevailing wage for the specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the employer's proposed wage satisfies DOL certification requirements.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Search Vice President openings with verified H-2B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Filter by industry and seasonal period so you're targeting employers whose DOL filings align with your availability and the correct cap half.
Align your start date with cap deadlines
The 66,000 annual cap splits into two 33,000 halves. October 1 starts fall under the winter half; April 1 starts fall under the summer half. Confirm your employer files within the correct filing window to avoid cap exhaustion.
Clarify temporary scope in the job offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes VP-level H-2B petitions for evidence of genuine temporary need. Your offer letter should specify the seasonal project, its defined end date, and why permanent executive hiring isn't the employer's current solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Vice President jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Vice President roles where employers have active H-2B sponsorship history. Because H-2B sponsorship requires significant DOL preparation on the employer's side, targeting companies already familiar with the process saves time. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by filing history so you're not starting cold with organizations that have never sponsored before.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Vice President applications?
The H-2B program issues 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split evenly between October 1 and April 1 start dates. Each half-year cap fills quickly, sometimes within days of the filing window opening. For VP roles with a defined seasonal start date, your employer needs to file as early as possible in the applicable window to avoid cap exhaustion before your petition is processed.
Does a Vice President role qualify for H-2B status?
A VP role can qualify if the employer demonstrates genuinely temporary or seasonal need, not just a preference for a short-term hire. The position must have a fixed end date tied to a seasonal business cycle, a one-time project, or a peak-demand period. USCIS will scrutinize whether the scope is inherently temporary rather than an ongoing executive function the employer has simply chosen to staff temporarily.
What does the DOL labor certification process involve for VP-level H-2B petitions?
Before filing with USCIS, the employer must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL, which includes posting the job through the State Workforce Agency, conducting domestic recruitment, and establishing a prevailing wage for the VP role's SOC code and work location. The certification confirms no qualified U.S. workers are available for the temporary position, a standard that applies regardless of seniority level.