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

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.