Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
The position is located in Boise, ID or Pleasanton, CA
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 50-75%
Main responsibilities:
Enterprise FSQA Systems & Program Ownership
Owns the design, standardization, and governance of enterprise FSQA systems, ensuring alignment from corporate standards through site-level execution
Establishes and maintains the framework for core FSQA programs across manufacturing, including:
HACCP and Preventive Controls
Sanitation and environmental monitoring programs (EMP)
Quality management systems
Traceability and recall readiness
Ensures programs are scalable, standardized, and effectively implemented across all manufacturing facilities
Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
Owns the enterprise manufacturing regulatory compliance framework, translating FDA, USDA, and state requirements into standardized, executable programs
Leads regulatory inspection readiness and supports agency interactions, serving as the central point of coordination for FSQA systems and documentation
Establishes governance to ensure ongoing compliance, audit readiness, and consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements across all plants
Verification, Validation & System Effectiveness
Establishes verification and validation processes to ensure FSQA systems and programs are effective, consistently executed, and driving intended food safety outcomes
Drives risk-based program design using environmental monitoring trends, audit findings, and operational data to prioritize resources and mitigate risk
Leads gap assessments, internal audits, and program reviews to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement
Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring Leadership
Leads the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of sanitation and environmental monitoring programs across all facilities
Ensures effective program design, verification, and trending to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks
Partners with plant teams to ensure consistent execution and accountability of sanitation and EMP programs
Data, Systems & Digital Enablement
Leads FSQA system strategy and optimization, ensuring effective integration, usability, and data integrity across platforms (e.g., SafetyChain, eBacMap, QA Studio)
Oversees enterprise FSQA data governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment between systems and reporting
Enables real-time performance visibility and risk identification through strong partnership with analytics and data teams
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Leads and develops the Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance team, including:
FSQA BI Manager responsible for enterprise data, analytics, and reporting capabilities
FSQA Coordinator responsible for administration and optimization of FSQA systems across all sites
Builds technical and functional capability across the organization through training, tools, and standardized processes
Establishes clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards for system and program execution
Plant Integration & Execution
Partners with plant FSQA and Operations leadership to ensure consistent implementation and execution of standardized FSQA systems and programs
Serves as the bridge between enterprise standards and plant-level execution, ensuring alignment and accountability
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure FSQA systems are integrated into broader business processes
Supports enterprise initiatives by embedding FSQA system requirements into operational and technical solutions
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Leads continuous improvement of FSQA systems through standardization, digitization, and process optimization
Supports enterprise FSQA transformation initiatives, including system implementations and modernization efforts
What we are searching for:
We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree in food science/technology, Microbiology, or related field required.
Experience Level:
10-12 plus years of food safety & quality experience in food manufacturing
Strong experience developing and implementing FSQA systems across multiple sites
Demonstrated experience working within both FDA and USDA regulatory environments
Significant experience in sanitation and environmental monitoring program design and execution
Experience leading regulatory inspections, audit readiness, and compliance programs
Prior leadership experience with enterprise or cross-functional responsibilities required
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
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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.
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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.
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