Food Safety Manager - Retail

#GOSourcingDescription for CandidatesManage the retail food safety program that guides/supports retail and division food safety managers in assuring compliance with applicable laws/regulation. Provide food safety expertise in program development, compliance assistance, development of training materials and technical support to Kroger operating units at the corporate and division levels. Manage third-party food safety auditing program working with the vendor and division to execute a successful auditing program. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Responsibilities for CandidatesProvide technical consultation, assistance/direction to division food safety managers and general office personnel regarding food safety compliance issuesDemonstrate excellence in developing/executing continuous improvement projects that will improve the overall food safety performance of divisions, as measured by the Corporate Measuring Food Safety metricsManage the auditing of the third-party vendor who inspect retail stores for food safety/sanitation compliance, including auditor calibration and website servicesCreate, issue and report Corporate Compliance Metrics to board of directors, senior management, division management and food safety managersProvide leadership/coach division food safety managers in the performance of their duties, their divisions' s metrics; provide feedbackEvaluate/recommend food safety measures for new merchandising plans, food production, processes, new store designs and new technologies that may be appropriate in enhancing the safe handling of perishable foods within the storeTake a leadership role among food safety professionals by leading/being a member of regional and national committees in the retail industry and their trade organizationsDevelop good working relationships with FDA and state governmental agenciesEnsure that food safety training programs from Basic Food Safety to the Certified Food Safety Managers training programs are updated/standardized; develop specialized food safety training programs and HACCP plansDevelop communication programs to keep merchandising, operations, and stores employees current in food safety/sanitation policies, procedures, metrics and trainingMaintain a food safety web page on the corporate web site; include corporate policies, best practices, food safety resources, contact list, etc.Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirementsAccountable to the Kroger Manufacturing and Retail Food Safety and Quality PrinciplesMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationQualifications for CandidatesMINIMUMBachelors Degree in food science or a related field8+ years of progressive food safety experienceCertified Food Safety Professional CertificationExcellent organizational, influence and interpersonal skillsSuccessfully interact, communicate and present to all levels of the organizationKnowledge of retail food operationsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft OfficeExcellent oral/written communication skillsDESIREDAny management experience in food industryAny previous active participation in relevant professional organizationsThorough working knowledge of store operations, food safety, and microbiological conceptsStrong project management skills with the ability to effectively meet deadlines#GOSourcing

Created: 2025-05-14