Director, Food Safety

Position Overview

The Director of Food Safety is responsible for the strategic vision of the company's food safety program and oversees all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance for the wholesale and retail operations of C&S' Family of Companies. This role ensures that the company's food products meet all safety and quality standards while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations as well as working collaboratively with internal stakeholders. The Director of Food Safety will lead food safety initiatives, manage food safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure the business maintains its reputation for providing safe, high-quality products to its customers. This role includes the responsibility of a department budget and management of a team of food safety specialists. This position reports to the Senior Director, Business Resilience & Corporate Compliance.

Job Description

Description

• Food Safety Program Development and Management: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety and biosecurity policies and procedures (including HACCP and standard sanitation operating procedures) for both wholesale and retail operations that meet or exceed government requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, and local health departments), industry standards (e.g., Global Food Safety Initiative) or customer mandates; include food safety programs related to sanitation, allergen management, product labeling, and traceability.
• Compliance and Training: Ensure compliance with all and evolving local, state, and federal food safety laws and regulations across wholesale and retail environments; conduct regular internal audits, inspections, and assessments of facilities, warehouses, and retail locations; develop corrective actions when deficiencies are identified; develop materials and lead food safety training programs for employees across all levels
• Risk Management and Incident Response: lead the company response to food safety incidents, such as product recalls, contamination events, or customer complaints; develop a crisis management plan for food safety-related emergencies, including recall procedures; work cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and customer service teams to mitigate risk and maintain product integrity.
• Strategic Vision: Develop and maintain systems for traceability to ensure the ability to track products through the supply chain; support the compliance for FSMA 204; provide regular reports to senior management on food safety performance, compliance status, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Business Travel Required

Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : HACCP Certified, SQF Certified

Years Of Experience

• 7-10 years in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Food Science

Shift

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$120,500-$159,670

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Compliance

Job Family: Legal and Compliance

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC2280

Pay Range: $120,500 - $159,670

ReqID: R-261390