Food Safety Manager

Food Safety Manager

Rancho Cucamonga Facility

Chedraui USA is searching for an experienced Food Safety Manager for our facility located at 12430 4th St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.

Who We Are
At Chedraui USA, we’re dedicated to nourishing communities through our shared love of food, family and tradition. Our mission is to provide customers with an exceptional shopping experience with the freshest selection available across all our retail banners, and our people are at the heart of what we do.

With a rich history originating in Mexico in 1921, Chedraui USA was formed in 2021 following the renaming of Bodega Latina Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Grupo Comercial Chedraui. Today, the company serves as the fourth largest grocery retailer in California with sales of $8 billion annually, operating more than 370 stores across five states in the western U.S. under three store banners: El Super, Fiesta Mart and Smart & Final.

We are made stronger by our family of more than 24,000 associates, who proudly serve in our stores, warehouses and corporate offices. Our team is continually looking for talented individuals to bring our mission to life. Your success starts here!

Our Advantage

• Competitive Benefits & Pay
• Talent & Leadership Training
• Career Advancement
• Supportive Teams
• And More!

SUMMARY
The Food Safety Manager – Supply Chain is responsible for leading all food safety and sanitation programs at our prepackaged food distribution center. This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, maintaining high operational standards, and driving a strong food safety culture across the facility. This position will oversee food safety systems, lead audits and inspections, train employees, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement.

This is an onsite position. Candidates must be able to report to the Rancho Cucamonga Facility five days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required:

Food Safety Programs & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and sanitation programs (HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs).
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and all state and local regulations.
• Maintain the Food Safety Plan and all required documentation.
• Support certification and compliance with GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, etc.) as needed.
• Lead third-party audits, regulatory inspections, and certification processes.

Audits, Inspections & Risk Management

• Conduct routine internal audits, facility inspections, and walkthroughs.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to pest control, chemical storage, cross-contamination, and cold chain management.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented, documented, and verified.
• Audit vendors and follow up on issues related to complaints or non-conformance.
• Travel as needed to support incident investigations.

Team Leadership & Training

• Work with warehouse and sanitation teams to ensure proper food handling and hygiene practices.
• Train employees in food safety procedures, allergen control, and emergency response.
• Enforce employee health and illness reporting policies in alignment with food safety standards.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen food safety systems and performance.

Incident Management & Documentation

• Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and product non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records including audits, training logs, temperature records, sanitation schedules, and pest control reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, logistics, QC, additional DCs, QA, purchasing, HR, Safety, and other departments to align food safety practices.
• Support product recall activities, including traceability, inventory control, and product disposition.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance in food manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

OTHER QULIFICATIONS

• HACCP, PCQI, CFPM, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with GFSI certification programs (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Experience in refrigerated or dry warehouse environments preferred

COMPENSATION:
The starting salary for this position is $90,000.00 annually. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications, including, experience and relevant skills.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.