Director of Food Safety

Albertsons Companies•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Responsibilities

Oversee all Division Food Safety staff.
Monitor performance and direct frequent, unannounced food safety and sanitation audits, prioritizing stores with: High/low cleaning supply movement Evidence of pest activity Customer complaints Regulatory action History of non-compliance Referrals from company leadership or associates
Review audit findings with Division Food Safety Managers and support corrective action planning.
Communicate inspection results to the Legal Department and/or Division leadership for follow-up.
Recommend corrective actions that require senior management approval.
Monitor and support compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations, including: Personal hygiene standards Temperature control for potentially hazardous foods Cross‑contamination prevention Pest control Chemical safety and usage training
Lead and direct store response to regulatory deficiencies using health regulation knowledge and operational judgment.
Monitor regulatory inspections and guide Division staff in resolving findings.
Keep Division operations informed of new or changing regulatory requirements impacting food safety and store sanitation.
Provide regular updates to the Corporate Director of Food Safety regarding regulatory trends and actions.
Build and maintain active working relationships with government agencies responsible for biosecurity and food safety.
Communicate regularly with Division staff regarding biosecurity issues and developments.
Ensure the Division is prepared to respond to intentional tampering or major food safety incidents.
Develop and maintain relationships with state health officials across all responsible states.
Participate actively in regulatory meetings at local and state levels.
Engage in regulatory processes to negotiate favorable food safety legislation and regulations.
Educate regulators on Company food safety processes and operational standards.
Partner with state trade associations to advocate for Company interests.
Review sanitation evaluation reports from pest control and sanitation supply vendors.
Implement corrective action plans to resolve identified deficiencies and ensure regulatory and company compliance.
Assist with investigations of food‑related illness claims and support corrective actions as needed.
Partner with Associate Relations to recommend disciplinary action where significant food safety or sanitation violations occur.
Participate in Division staff meetings, Store Director meetings, department meetings, and training programs.
Prepare food safety and sanitation content for weekly sales messages and Division meetings.
Support and introduce food safety and sanitation incentive programs at store, district, and Division levels.
Maintain effective communication channels to encourage feedback, suggestions, and ideas from store and Division personnel.
Maintain open communication with state and local health regulators to ensure timely action on regulatory issues.