Manager, Perishable Food Safety Program Manager

Job Description:

Chewy is seeking aManager Perishable Food Safety Program Managerto support the continued growth of our Perishables Fulfillment Network! The Perishables Food Safety Program Manager will be responsible for partnering with the Perishables Site Operations team Inventory Control Learning Quality and Facility teams to manage the perishable network food safety programs. They will support the implementation maintenance and improvement of the food safety programs in the perishable space by providing technical leadership for pest control sanitation good distribution practices temperature control sanitary transportation and other facets of title 21 of the code of federal regulations. This role will work cross functionally to perform risk assessments and provide guidance on corrective this sound like you If so we want you to apply today!

What Youll Do:

• Lead all aspects of the Temperature Control program across the Perishables Fulfillment Network.
• Identify initiate and propose closure of corrective actions taken.
• Provide input for preventive and corrective actions.
• Provide technical mentorship on sanitation temperature regulation hygienic transport and good distribution practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for new and/or proposed activities equipment and products in and around the freezer.
• Build SOPs and educational materials for ongoing food safety awareness and compliance.
• Conduct internal audits of freezers to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Investigate customer complaints and food safety incidents.
• Keep food safety documentation and records accurate and timely as required by company policy and regulatory standards.
• Track important metrics related to food safety performance and report findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with category management supply chain quality and operations teams to uphold cold chain integrity and safe food handling practices.
• Develop implement and maintain food safety systems (e.g. HACCP GMPs SSOPs) for perishable items.
• Identify evaluate and procure appropriate food safety equipment to support network-wide initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Conduct proactive and reactive food safety risk assessments across the supply chain including evaluation of new products processes suppliers and equipment
• Stay up to date on emerging risks regulatory changes and standard methodologies in food safety and communicate these effectively to teams.

What Youll Need:

• BS or equivalent experience in Chemistry Biology Food Safety Food Science Environmental Engineering
• Advanced MS or equivalent experience in Chemistry Biology Food Safety Food Science Environmental Engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in Managing Food Safety Programs in distribution warehousing cold storage and/or manufacturing setting.
• Must be PCQI certified.
• Extensive knowledge of FDA regulations and how to apply them specifically 21 CFR 502 117 and 1 specifically subpart O.
• Comprehension and practical application of risk assessments.
• Proficiency in data collection and management software (Excel Tableau SQL etc.).
• Strong communication teamwork analysis judgement customer focus and vendor focus skills.
• Ability to analyze and verify record data implement and monitor corrective measures and to perform a hazard analysis of both commodity types and processes.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Experience leading change in multiple site environments.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%

• We offer the following benefits for our team members:

• • 20% Discount

  • Medical Dental Vision FSA and HSA (eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) with company matching

  • Wellness benefits through Wellbeing @Chewy

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Paid Time Off: Team members are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of PTO their first year

  • Subsidized child adult and pet backup care through

  • Discounts on many items through the LifeMart Discount platform

  • The option to sign up for Payactivs Earned Wage Access program and access a portion of the money youve already earned before your regular payday!

  • High volume and specialty positions are eligible for wage increases starting after 3-months of service

  • Referral Bonuses - $500 per referral

We offer different types of insurance such as medical/Rx vision dental life disability hospital indemnity critical illness and accident. We offer parental leave family services benefits backup dependent care flexible spending accounts telemedicine pet adoption reimbursement employee assistance program and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at .

Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) subject to manager approval. Non-exempt hourly team members in Fulfillment Centers and Customer Service are also eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements or if you need a religious accommodation please contact .

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