Global Food Safety & Import Compliance Leader

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger seeks an experienced Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Leader to guide food safety and regulatory compliance across international supplier and direct import programs. You will oversee supplier certification, import compliance, verification activities, regulatory agency relationships, and program development.

Design and manage a global safety framework with lot-level traceability, collaborating with Sourcing, Logistics, and Technical Partners to embed requirements in onboarding and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in food safety or regulatory compliance with international supply chains exposure.
• Expertise to lead program development per FSMA and FSVP requirements.
• Familiarity with GFSI standards: FSSC22000, GlobalGAP, PrimusGFS, BRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier certification and approval through established protocols.
• Oversee import regulatory compliance for shipments and labeling.
• Manage verification activities and in-country inspections data.
• Serve as Kroger's primary contact with FDA, USDA, and other agencies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing and Logistics to embed requirements.

Skills

Food safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

International supply chains

FSMA/FSVP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Kroger seeks an experienced Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Leader to guide food safety and regulatory compliance across international supplier and direct import programs. You will oversee supplier certification, import compliance, verification activities, regulatory agency relationships, and program development.

Design and manage a global safety framework with lot-level traceability, collaborating with Sourcing, Logistics, and Technical Partners to embed requirements in onboarding and