Senior Regional Food Safety Leader — East (Distribution)

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Sr. Regional Food Safety Manager - Distribution (East Region) to lead and ensure compliance across Kroger and partner distribution/fulfillment centers.

You will guide food safety, sanitation, pest control, and cold chain integrity, while driving continuous improvements and training efforts. A PCQI and Seafood HACCP certification are highly valued, with strong leadership and collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field.
• 8+ years of food safety experience in retail, distribution, and/or manufacture of food products.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Certification in Seafood HACCP.
• FDA Preventive Controls Training (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual).
• Knowledge/experience in Pest Control and Elimination in Food Manufacturing/Distribution Centers.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement food safety policies and procedures meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices for food safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Provide guidance to Distribution/Fulfillment center personnel regarding food safety, sanitation, and pest control performance as measured by food safety metrics.
• Support Distribution/Fulfillment Center personnel in developing, maintaining, and improving Seafood HACCP and FSMA mandated food safety plans.
• Review and implement strategies to ensure cold chain integrity in line with the Kroger Cold Chain Toolkit and related policies.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve overall food safety/sanitation in centers.
• Develop and implement Food Safety and Quality training materials for Supply Chain personnel.
• Ensure food safety audits are conducted at Kroger and Third Party Operated centers, review audit results, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop relationships with FDA, USDA, and state/local agencies to stay current on regulatory changes.
• Champion and support Food Safety Culture within the Kroger Supply Chain Network.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Facilitation

Training

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Pest Control knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food science or related field

FDA Preventive Controls Training (PCQI)

Seafood HACCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Sr. Regional Food Safety Manager - Distribution (East Region) to lead and ensure compliance across Kroger and partner distribution/fulfillment centers.

You will guide food safety, sanitation, pest control, and cold chain integrity, while driving continuous improvements and training efforts. A PCQI and Seafood HACCP certification are highly valued, with strong leadership and collaboration across agencies.