Sr. Manager, Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance

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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 whos not just seeking a job but someone who wants to make an this role youll 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 thats 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:

• Deep expertise in HACCP Preventive Controls sanitation environmental monitoring and quality systems
• Strong knowledge of FDA USDA and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Experience designing and scaling FSQA systems across multiple manufacturing sites
• Strong analytical and risk-based thinking with ability to identify systemic issues and drive solutions
• Experience leading audit readiness and regulatory inspections
• Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
• Ability to translate regulatory and technical requirements into standardized executable programs
• Strong cross-functional leadership and influencing skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline
• Proficiency in FSQA systems data tools and MS Office suite

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• Education Level: Bachelors degree in food science/technology Microbiology or related field required.
  
• Experience Level:
  • 1012 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:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical Dental 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation holidays sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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