Provide food safety leadership to the operation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Kroger food safety and quality requirements. Provide necessary training and proactive solutions for the sanitation crew, facility management and hourly associates on food safety and sanitation.
Requirements
- Review, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and standards to meet federal regulations, and conform with industry best practices areas of food safety, quality, and sanitation
- Maintain awareness of food safety regulatory developments and provide direction to DC Leadership with developing, maintaining and improving applicable Seafood HACCP and FSMA mandated food safety plans
- Develop/execute continuous improvement projects that will improve overall food safety/sanitation performance, ensure cold chain integrity corresponds with Kroger policy, and the control of inventory in the facility
- Provide and document Food Safety and Quality training for Supply Chain personnel
- Develop good working relationships with FDA, USDA, and state and local governmental agencies
- Develop, implement and maintain GFSI certification of the operation
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to ensure receipt, storage, and distribution of safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirement
- Oversee accuracy of receiving product into the warehouse and resolve receiving discrepancies
- Accompany third party, state, federal and local inspectors during food safety audits, noting any problem areas and addressing issues with immediate implementation of corrective action
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Travel independently to other site locations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits to support Associate Well-Being
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling and financial tools and coaching
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career
- Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways