Retail Operational Food Safety Manager, Food Safety Operations Team

Amazon • Arlington, VA • 2h ago

Description

The North American Food Safety Team ensures that all Amazon Fulfillment sites meet Food Safety criteria and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to implement comprehensive policies and procedures across the fulfillment network. They excel at translating food safety initiatives into clear, actionable guidelines, facilitating seamless adoption across the fulfillment network.

Key job responsibilities

Maintain a robust set of compliance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure output performance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in food safety programs

Execute rapid response protocols for food safety incidents to investigate, resolve, and document comprehensive corrective actions

Lead and project manage complex, large-scale food safety escalations across multiple sites, establishing clear action plans, tracking deliverables, and driving accountability for timely closure while maintaining appropriate communication channels with senior leadership for critical updates and resource needs

Demonstrate proven ability to influence and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels, from site operations to senior leadership, effectively balancing competing priorities while maintaining food safety compliance standards and driving program adherence across multiple facilities

Analyze escalation patterns and root causes to identify systemic issues, informing audit priorities and presenting findings to senior leadership

Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekend coverage, with up to 60% travel to support food safety incidents and program implementation across the network

Compose and edit detailed business review documents to effectively communicate food safety improvement initiatives

Leverage deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and FDA guidelines to ensure audit processes and corrective actions align with current standards

Investigate and analyze customer complaints and trending data related to food safety, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution while identifying systemic issues for continuous improvement

A day in the life

Your day starts reviewing overnight incidents and monitoring KPI dashboards before joining the daily food safety status call. Mornings involve responding to site managers' questions and documenting corrective actions. Afternoons include leading cross-functional incident analyses, conducting site audits, updating protocols, and training teams via video conference.

Days can pivot quickly when critical incidents arise-requiring immediate containment coordination and stakeholder communication. Whether on-site auditing, analyzing data, or managing emergencies, no two days are alike. The day ends with documentation updates and ensuring overnight teams have support, with on-call availability for critical issues.

About the team

The North American Food Safety Operations Team executes and enhances operational food safety programs that drive compliance, mitigate risk, and support scalable business growth. We collaborate across stakeholder groups to drive food safety standards, standard work, culture, and training. We leverage metrics and technology for continuous improvement. Our initiatives ensure the safety of products for millions of customers, reinforcing their confidence in Amazon.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

5+ years of managing food safety and quality in a large-scale retail or manufacturing environment experience

Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements

Experience in program or project management

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

Experience interacting with local food safety regulators

Travel up to 80% of the time

Experience applying Food Code requirements across local, state, and federal food regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in online retail operations or similar field

Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs

Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks

5+ years of project management experience

Can show strong verbal and written communication skills

Master's degree in Food Science or related field

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

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