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The Kroger Co.
Michigan
Division
Position
Title:
Division Food Safety Manager
Enterprise
Job
Code:
Department:
Operations
Position Reports
To:
Operations Manager
Position supervises:
N/A
Pay Level:
FS Specialists 8/9
FLSA
Status:
Exempt
Profile last updated:
Position Summary:
A Leader of food
safety within Kroger. Serves on professional food safety
committees and food retail trade organizations. Participates in
the development of new perishable merchandising programs.
Provides guidance for division merchandising and operations
staffs. Knowledgeable of food safety and its associated health
risks, store sanitation, food safety training, knowledge of local and
national food safety regulations, review pest control data, and the
ability to evaluate and act on FSR audit data to drive improvements
to current food safety and sanitation programs.
Essential Job Functions:
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Demonstrates excellence in developing and executing continuous
improvement projects that will improve the overall food safety
performance of their division, as measured by the Corporate Measuring
Food Safety metrics. The expectation is that each division will
show annual improvement in their food safety metrics.
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Audits store processes, observes employee practices, and
reviews compliance of food merchandising programs to ensure that food
safety/sanitation policies,
practices, and procedures are being followed.
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Monitors programs as it relates to food safety and sanitation
in food preparation departments.
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Reviews pest control service reports
and provides store operations with data and guidance to develop
improvement action plans.
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Evaluates and recommends food safety measures for new
merchandising plans, food production processes, new store designs,
and new technologies that may be appropriate in enhancing the safe
handling of perishable foods within the store.
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Is an active member of regional and national committees in the
retail food industry and their trade organizations.
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Will be proactive in developing good working relationships
with local and state governmental agencies. This will include
having partnerships on educating consumers, serving on local health
department committees, and other activities that will demonstrate
Kroger’s commitment to food safety in the community.
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Ensures that food safety training programs from Basic Food
Safety to the Certified Managers training programs are customized to
division specific programs and are up to date. Provide Train
the Trainer training to division training departments.
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Provides consumers access to food safety education materials
on a regular basis.
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Develops communication programs to keep merchandising,
operations, and stores employees current in food safety/sanitation policies, procedures, metrics,
and training.
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Maintains a food safety web page on the division’s web site,
which includes corporate and division policies, best practices, food
safety resources, contact lists,
etc.
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Keeps key division personnel informed of the latest scientific,
technical, and practical developments in food safety and
sanitation.
· Must
maintain a current Certified Food Safety Professional certification.
Competencies/Skills:
Some of the
Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position
are:
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Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas
through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that
engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
message.
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Gaining Commitment - Using appropriate interpersonal
styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying
one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals
involved.
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Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new
areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of
learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the
job and learning through their application.
·
Aligning Performance for Success - Focusing
and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
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Collaboration - Working effectively and cooperatively
with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
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Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating
as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of
goals.
·
Information Monitoring - Setting up ongoing procedures
to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or
ongoing activities within it.
·
Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses
of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed
efficiently.
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Continuous Improvement - Originating action
to improve existing conditions and processes; using appropriate
methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure
impact.
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Follow-Up - Monitoring the results of
delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills,
knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the
characteristics of the assignment or project
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Level 8
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Bachelor degree is preferred. Three to five years
experience in food safety. Knowledge of retail food operations
is desired.
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Very proficient skills in presentations, oral, and written
communications.
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Have a current Certified Food Safety Professional (CFSP)
certification (or obtain within six months of assuming position).
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Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint).
Level 9
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All of the Above
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Successfully complete more advanced Food Safety Education as
Outlined in the attached Advanced Food Safety Course Outline
(including HACCP, Epidemiology, Microbiology, etc.).
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Demonstrated success in improving or maintaining food safety
metrics.
Physical
Requirements
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Move objects of up to 25 lbs.
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Position self to designated working area.
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Operate standard office equipment.
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Routine air travel or car travel.
Desired Previous Job Experience
Level 8
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Working knowledge of store operations.
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Working knowledge of food safety and microbiological concepts.
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Conversant in Food Code and appropriate State Health
Regulations.
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Effective at delivering food safety training programs.
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Communicates in a manner that keeps external agencies and
internal management aware of current status of food safety practices
and issues.
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Proficient in project planning, problem solving, program
execution, and dealing with regulatory compliance agencies.
Recognized company-wide as an expert in technical field.
Typically recognized and respected by industry peers as a leading
expert in technical field.
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Working knowledge of the following computer programs: MS
Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Internet
Explorer.
Level 9
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Thorough working knowledge of store operations.
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Thorough working knowledge of food safety and microbiological
concepts.
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Conversant in Food Code and appropriate State Health
Regulations.
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Effective in designing and delivering food safety training
programs.
·
Communicates in a manner that keeps external agencies and
internal management aware of current status of food safety practices
and issues.
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Demonstrated excellence in project planning, problem solving,
program execution, and dealing with regulatory compliance
agencies. Recognized company-wide as an expert in technical
field. Typically recognized and respected by industry peers as
a leading expert in technical field.
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Working knowledge of the following computer programs: MS
Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Internet Explorer.
Potential Career Path from this position:
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Direction of food safety, regulatory compliance, auditing
services, and/or quality assurance teams.
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