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The Senior Regional Food Safety Manager serves as the primary Food Safety Business Partner for assigned operational locations within the region. The position is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of food safety programs through audits, compliance assessments, risk evaluations, coaching, and performance monitoring.

Working closely with Regional Operations Vice Presidents, General Managers, and site leadership teams, this role drives accountability, strengthens food safety culture, and supports sustainable compliance improvements across the region.

The position functions as an independent compliance and risk management partner to Operations. While providing coaching, guidance, verification, and escalation support, responsibility for the execution and sustainability of food safety programs remains with site operational leadership.

Travel Requirements

Up to 75 travel to operational locations throughout the assigned region.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Nutrition, or related scientific discipline.

Preferred Certifications

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
• HACCP Certification
• Seafood HACCP Certification
• Internal Auditor Certification
• FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 experience

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of food safety leadership experience.
• Multi-site food manufacturing, food service, airline catering, or commissary experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP, Preventive Controls, sanitation, and food safety systems.
• Experience conducting audits and leading compliance improvement initiatives.
• Experience influencing operational leaders without direct reporting authority.