Food Safety Manager

Food Safety Manager – Supply Chain Chedraui USA is searching for an experienced Food Safety Manager for our facility located at 12430 4th St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Who We Are At Chedraui USA, we’re dedicated to nourishing communities through our shared love of food, family and tradition. Our mission is to provide customers with an exceptional shopping experience with the freshest selection available across all our retail banners, and our people are at the heart of what we do. Our Advantage Competitive Benefits & Pay Supportive Teams And More!

SUMMARY

The Food Safety Manager – Supply Chain is responsible for leading all food safety and sanitation programs at our prepackaged food distribution center. This role ensures full regulatory compliance, maintains high operational standards, and drives a strong food safety culture across the facility. The position will oversee food safety systems, lead audits and inspections, train employees, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement. This is an onsite position. Candidates must be able to report to the Rancho Cucamonga Facility five days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Safety Programs & Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and sanitation programs (HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs). Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and all state and local regulations. Maintain the Food Safety Plan and all required documentation. Support certification and compliance with GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, etc.) as needed. Lead third‑party audits, regulatory inspections, and certification processes. Audits, Inspections & Risk Management Conduct routine internal audits, facility inspections, and walkthroughs. Identify and mitigate risks related to pest control, chemical storage, cross‑contamination, and cold chain management. Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented, documented, and verified. Audit vendors and follow up on issues related to complaints or non‑conformance. Travel as needed to support incident investigations. Team Leadership & Training Work with warehouse and sanitation teams to ensure proper food handling and hygiene practices. Train employees in food safety procedures, allergen control, and emergency response. Enforce employee health and illness reporting policies in alignment with food safety standards. Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices. Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen food safety systems and performance. Incident Management & Documentation Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and product non‑conformances. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate records including audits, training logs, temperature records, sanitation schedules, and pest control reports. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with operations, logistics, QC, additional DCs, QA, purchasing, HR, Safety, and other departments to align food safety practices. Support product recall activities, including traceability, inventory control, and product disposition. EDUCATION and OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, public health, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance in food manufacturing or distribution. Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and food safety regulations. Experience with audits, inspections, and risk assessments. Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills. Effective communication and leadership abilities. Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

HACCP, PCQI, CFPM, or similar certification preferred. Experience with GFSI certification programs (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Experience in refrigerated or dry warehouse environments preferred.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary for this position is $90,000.00 annually. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications, including experience and relevant skills. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chedraui USA