Senior Food Safety & Quality Compliance Manager

Kroger; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a senior leader to head food safety, sanitation, and product quality across manufacturing and distribution. The role ensures GMP compliance, coordinates inspections, and leads audit readiness while guiding QA staff through training and performance reviews.

Responsibilities include managing calibration of records, supporting SQF programs, and driving continuous improvement in safety and quality across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field.
• PCQI certification required.
• 5+ years of food/beverage QA or related lab experience.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific/technical documents; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in food safety, sanitation, and product quality, ensuring GMPs and audits are met.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and lead readiness audits.
• Oversee plant sanitation programs, environmental testing, and records upkeep.
• Train QA staff and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Lead investigations of non-conforming events and drive root-cause analyses.
• Support SQF systems and capital projects alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Statistical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or related field

PCQI certification

SQF / GFIS related certification

Job description

Kroger is seeking a senior leader to head food safety, sanitation, and product quality across manufacturing and distribution. The role ensures GMP compliance, coordinates inspections, and leads audit readiness while guiding QA staff through training and performance reviews.

Responsibilities include managing calibration of records, supporting SQF programs, and driving continuous improvement in safety and quality across plant operations.