Food Safety & Sanitation Manager

Position:Food Safety & Sanitation Manager

Location: Forest Park, GA

Job :601

# of Openings:1

Summary:
The Food Safety & Sanitation Manager at BGDC Distribution is responsible for leading allfoodsafetyand sanitation programs within a high-volume distribution center supporting retail store operations.
Responsible for managing theFood Safety & Sanitation Team, which may include, but is not limited to:
Supervisors, janitorial staff, and/or3rdparty sanitation teams. This position will partner closely with Quality Control, Operations,Safety,and Corporate Risk toenhance and enforce food safety standards and world class sanitation practices throughout the interior and exterior of the distribution center.

• Championa food safety-first culture aligned with BGDC operational priorities and company values.
  
  Promote a proactive culture of food safety, sanitation, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Support the site in the development and use of risk assessment methods and tools for anticipating,identifying, and evaluating hazards. Drive andassistwith the mitigation of identified gaps, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Work with the site to develop and implementappropriateand effective corrective and preventive actions in response to assessments, audits, incidents, and other events/activities, andtimelyclosure is properly tracked and documented.
• Actively seek out andfacilitateknowledge sharing opportunities (e.g., risks, best practices, common audit findings, lessons learned); foster peer communication and interaction.
• Promote associate engagement in food safety programs, including committees, trainings, and recognition initiatives.
• Lead the site in SQF preparation and audits.
• Responsible for conducting customer audits and self-audits.
• Maintain andretainrecords for all areas of responsibility in compliance with company procedures.
• Develop and manage department budget and expense approvals.
• Monitor andmaintainan effective pest control program.
• Communicate weekly with operations on areas that do not meet our food safety and sanitation standards.
• Set and achieve housekeeping standards that a model of orderliness and cleanliness and meet standards and procedures for maintenance related functions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of food safety professionals.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site food safety and sanitation policies, procedures, and programs.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations and other business leaders to drive sustainable results and shared accountability.
• Build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels to strengthen food safety execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, GFSI, HACCP, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Investigate food safety complaints, incidents, and regulatory concerns, ensuringtimelyand effective resolution.
• Maintain contingency plans and support crisis management involving food safety, sanitation, recalls, and regulatory matters.
• Any other duties as assigned, needed, or required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, ore related field.
• Demonstrated success managing teams in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
• Ability to work flexible hours in a multi-shift operation
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, USDA, GFSI, HACCP, and applicable food safety regulations and standards.
• HAACP and/or PCQI Certifications preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in grocery retail, food production, processing, distribution, ore related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a…