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Kroger Food Safety And Quality ManagerLeads the development and oversight of Kroger's corporate food safety and quality systems. Guides manufacturing facilities in implementing and validating food safety plans, ensures SQF certification, and drives resolution of systemic product quality issues. Oversees supplier compliance, monitors regulatory changes, and leads cross-functional initiatives to improve food safety performance. Supervises and coaches direct reports while contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement across the network. Demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.ResponsibilitiesLead the development and strategic oversight of corporate food safety policies, procedures, and training programsGuide manufacturing facilities in designing, improving and validating food safety and quality plans across all manufacturing processesDirect efforts to implement and sustain SQF certification, ensuring alignment with Kroger's standards and regulatory requirementsEvaluate and validate changes to food safety plans that impact product safety and quality across the networkStay current with regulatory developments and proactively adapt corporate strategies to maintain complianceAnalyze customer feedback trends and lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve systemic product quality issuesDrive continuous improvement using advanced Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, including SPC and root cause analysisLead strategic planning efforts to enhance quality programs and influence future initiativesProvide independent coaching and direction to plan operations on quality systems and issue resolutionOversee corrective action processes to ensure sustainable solutions and prevent reoccurrenceMonitor and support supplier food safety compliance of Kroger corporate brand suppliersSupervise and coach direct reports in the completion of their dutiesMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationQualificationsMinimum Bachelor's degree in food science, dairy science, bakery science, food microbiology or related field6+ years of progressive food manufacturing, food safety and quality experienceHACCP certificationSQF and/or GFSI implementation experienceFDA Preventive Controls Training (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, PMO)Proven application of regulatory requirements and guidance into plant policiesInvolvement in food safety, quality and/or regulatory focused professional organizationsStrong facilitation and training skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsStrong critical thinking skills and attention to detailDemonstrated excellence in project planning, problem solving and executionProven leadership skills: coaching and developing leaders and associatesStrong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with frontline employees, peers and executivesAbility to drive positive change in processes, systems and cultureExperience with statistical process control (SPC) and Lean/Six SigmaProficient with product lifecycle management systems, quality systems such as InfinityQS and SharePointDesired 8+ years of progressive experience in food safety and quality assuranceSpecialized knowledge/experience in food safety programs such as pest management, sanitation, GMPs, policy writing, chemical hazardsVaried knowledge of multiple food categories, including dairy, bakery, etc.Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higherLead Auditor certification and/or experience
Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
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