Sr. Director, Manufacturing Food Safety

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. The position will be based in Boise, Idaho, or Pleasanton CA TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 50-75% Main responsibilities: Enterprise Strategy, Governance & Risk Ownership Defines and executes the enterprise Manufacturing FSQA strategy, establishing the standards, operating model, and performance framework governing all manufacturing facilities Serves as the enterprise authority for manufacturing food safety and quality, setting direction, expectations, and accountability across all plants Owns the enterprise manufacturing food safety and quality risk profile, proactively identifying systemic vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies across the network Establishes governance mechanisms to ensure consistent execution, compliance, and performance across all facilities Organizational Leadership & Capability Building Leads and develops a multi-level FSQA organization across 18 plants and ~100 associates (corporate, salaried, and hourly), building leadership capability, succession pipelines, and a high-performance culture Leads Sr. QA Managers responsible for plant-level FSQA execution, ensuring consistent capability, accountability, and performance of all QA resources across manufacturing Establishes clear roles, expectations, and performance standards for FSQA leadership at all levels Systems, Regulatory Compliance & Data (via Sr. Manager) Leads the Sr. Manager, Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance to design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise FSQA systems and regulatory programs Owns the enterprise regulatory compliance framework across manufacturing, ensuring alignment with FDA, USDA, and state requirements and consistent execution across all plants Oversees regulatory inspections, audit readiness, and agency interactions, serving as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk matters Ensures standardization and effectiveness of core FSQA programs, including: HACCP and Preventive Controls Sanitation and environmental monitoring Quality management systems Traceability and recall readiness Oversees enabling capabilities through: FSQA BI Manager – driving enterprise data strategy, analytics, and performance visibility FSQA Coordinator – ensuring system administration, data integrity, and execution of FSQA platforms (e.g., SafetyChain, eBacMap, QA Studio) Drives enterprise performance through data by establishing KPIs, monitoring trends, and ensuring execution of corrective and preventive actions Business Performance & Operational Integration Drives measurable business impact by reducing cost of quality, minimizing waste and rework, and improving operational efficiency through effective FSQA programs Partners with Operations leadership to align FSQA strategy with productivity, cost, and service objectives Embeds FSQA into daily operations to ensure food safety and quality are integrated into core business performance Regulatory Leadership & External Representation Serves as the primary FSQA manufacturing leader with regulatory agencies, representing the organization in inspections, audits, and critical events Leads enterprise response to regulatory actions, complex investigations, and compliance risks Crisis Management & Risk Response Leads enterprise recall and crisis management for manufacturing, ensuring rapid response, regulatory compliance, and robust root cause analysis Establishes systems and processes to strengthen