Safety Manager I

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Supply is seeking a Safety, Quality and Compliance Leader for its Cartersville, GA DC, overseeing ~200 staff and millions of cases annually. You will shape safety, quality, and regulatory programs, collaborating with CFA Supply and CFA, Inc.

leadership to implement standards across the operation. This role requires 7 years of EHS and FSQA experience, a strong track record in risk management, and certifications such as HACCP/PCQI/CSP.

Qualifications

• 7 years of EHS and FSQA experience in a food distribution or manufacturing environment.
• 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years.
• Knowledge of innovations in risk management, contingency planning and contingency execution.
• Experience with accident investigations, including auditing and monitoring procedures.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality and compliance at a large-scale food service distribution center operation and in-house fleet.
• Implement, manage, and improve FSQA, EHS, and security operations.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks at the DC and establish contingency plans.
• Serve as DC expert in HACCP, MHE certifications, stock recovery and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, DOT, FMCSA, OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Lead contingency planning for recalls, withdrawals, disasters, etc.
• Deliver FSQA, EHS, and Security training to team members and leaders.
• Perform KPI reporting and oversight (e.g., OSHA 300).
• Lead incident investigations and behavioral observations at the DC.
• Coordinate inspections and liaise with CFA entities and contractors.
• Oversee quality checks on received product and recalls/withdrawals liaison.
• Support DC innovation and future facility openings; onboarding support.
• Complete other valuable activities as directed.

Skills

EHS expertise

FSQA experience

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Training & coaching

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

HACCP certification

PCQI certification

CSP certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Safety, Quality and Compliance (SQC) Leader will lead food safety, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, contingency planning, contingency execution and training at the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Cartersville, GA. This individual will help lead a workforce of ~200 people distributing millions of cases of inventory annually to Chick-fil-A Operators throughout the southeast. Supported by the SQC Specialist, the SQC Leader will create safety, quality, and compliance standards, processes, and trainings that meet the needs of the organization, working closely with SQC leaders at Chick-fil-A Supply and Chick-fil-A, Inc. This person will help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry. The SQC Leader will be uniquely challenged with their participation and the testing and refinement of the facility implementation playbook to assist in the stand up of future facilities. Most importantly, the SQC Leader will lead in a way that supports Chick-fil-A’s vision and strategy while embodying the corporate purpose.

About Chick-fil-A Supply

Chick-fil-A Supply®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply® ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends Chick-fil-A's culture of care. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.

Responsibilities

General:

• Lead all safety, quality and compliance activities at a large-scale food service distribution center operation and in-house fleet
• Implement, manage, and improve distribution center and fleet FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance), EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety), and security operations
• Evaluate and mitigate risks at the DC, establish contingency plans where necessary
• Serve as the DC expert in HACCP, material handling equipment (MHE) certifications, stock recovery and sustainability
• Ensure Chick-fil-A Supply operations and policies comply with all governmental regulations, including but not limited to compliance with FDA, USDA, DOT, FMCSA, OSHA and EPA regulations
• Lead DC contingency planning for recalls, withdrawals, disasters, etc.
• Deliver high quality, up to date FSQA, EHS, and Security training to team members, drivers, navigators, and leaders
• Perform site and fleet level FSQA, EHS, and security monitoring inclusive of KPI management reporting (e.g., OSHA 300)
• Lead FSQA, EHS, and security risk-based incident investigations at the DC
• Perform DC site level and Driver/Navigator on-the-road behavioral observations
• Serve as the DC and Fleet point-of-contact for FSQA and EHS regulatory and voluntary inspections, contractor and employee concerns
• Oversee all quality checks on received product and liaison with CFA, Inc. for recalls and withdrawals
• Support innovation in the distribution center operation
• Support organizational growth and future distribution center openers by participating in interview events, training/onboarding and providing temporary SQC support, if needed.
• Complete other activities as deemed valuable by the organization

Relationship Management:

• Work closely with CFA Supply Senior Leadership Team, CFA Inc. Supply Chain, Operators, and various business partners to ensure optimal alignment and collaboration
• Demonstrate the ability to value both relationships and results and to put others above themselves
• Recruit, train, and develop a strong team

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• 7 years of EHS and FSQA experience in a food distribution or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate functional knowledge and expertise in distribution:
  • Standards, processes, systems and contingencies related to food safety, general safety, quality specifications, and all relevant laws and regulations
  • Compliance and risk performance metrics, measurement and enforcement
  • Employee training programs
• 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years
• Knowledge of innovations in risk management, contingency planning and contingency execution
• Understanding of safety principles and loss prevention and reduction theories and practices
• Experience with accident investigations, including auditing and monitoring procedures
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Excellent business communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to understand and communicate job-related information in English (reading, writing, and speaking) at the level reasonably necessary to safely and accurately perform the essential functions of the role, including, for example, understanding and safely following verbal instructions, completing documentation and work responsibilities, and accurately reading and interpreting company communications and policies like safety procedures, training, and tests

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active HACCP, PCQI, CSP or similar certifications
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Working knowledge of supply chain innovations
• Working knowledge of safe work practices (OSHA, etc.) for all functions performed in a distribution facility
• Demonstrated ability leading in distribution center

Required Years of Experience

7

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma

Preferred Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Work Environment

Warehouse