Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Sr. Manager, Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance

Albertsons Companies, Inc. • $110K — $140K *
Pleasanton, CA 94566In-Person
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in food science/technology, Microbiology, or related field required
  • 10-12 years of food safety & quality experience in food manufacturing
  • Strong experience developing and implementing FSQA systems across multiple sites
  • Demonstrated work experience within both FDA and USDA regulatory environments
  • Significant experience in sanitation and environmental monitoring program design and execution
  • Experience leading regulatory inspections, audit readiness, and compliance programs
  • Prior leadership experience with enterprise or cross-functional responsibilities required

Responsibilities

  • Owns design and governance of enterprise FSQA systems for corporate alignment
  • Establishes and maintains core FSQA programs across manufacturing facilities
  • Owns regulatory compliance framework, ensuring executable programs from FDA and USDA standards
  • Establishes verification and validation processes for effective FSQA systems
  • Leads development and standardization of sanitation and environmental monitoring programs
  • Drives FSQA systems strategy, optimizing integrations and data accuracy
  • Partners with plant teams for consistent execution of FSQA systems

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday, via partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k, etc.)
  • Time off including vacation, holidays, and sick pay
  • Investment in training, career growth, and development
  • An inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues
Full Job Description
Job Description

The position is located in Boise, ID or Pleasanton, CA
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 50-75%

Main responsibilities:
  • Enterprise FSQA Systems & Program Ownership
    • Owns the design, standardization, and governance of enterprise FSQA systems, ensuring alignment from corporate standards through site-level execution
    • Establishes and maintains the framework for core FSQA programs across manufacturing, including:
      • HACCP and Preventive Controls
      • Sanitation and environmental monitoring programs (EMP)
      • Quality management systems
      • Traceability and recall readiness
    • Ensures programs are scalable, standardized, and effectively implemented across all manufacturing facilities
  • Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
    • Owns the enterprise manufacturing regulatory compliance framework, translating FDA, USDA, and state requirements into standardized, executable programs
    • Leads regulatory inspection readiness and supports agency interactions, serving as the central point of coordination for FSQA systems and documentation
    • Establishes governance to ensure ongoing compliance, audit readiness, and consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements across all plants
  • Verification, Validation & System Effectiveness
    • Establishes verification and validation processes to ensure FSQA systems and programs are effective, consistently executed, and driving intended food safety outcomes
    • Drives risk-based program design using environmental monitoring trends, audit findings, and operational data to prioritize resources and mitigate risk
    • Leads gap assessments, internal audits, and program reviews to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement
  • Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring Leadership
    • Leads the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of sanitation and environmental monitoring programs across all facilities
    • Ensures effective program design, verification, and trending to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks
    • Partners with plant teams to ensure consistent execution and accountability of sanitation and EMP programs
  • Data, Systems & Digital Enablement
    • Leads FSQA system strategy and optimization, ensuring effective integration, usability, and data integrity across platforms (e.g., SafetyChain, eBacMap, QA Studio)
    • Oversees enterprise FSQA data governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment between systems and reporting
    • Enables real-time performance visibility and risk identification through strong partnership with analytics and data teams
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building
    • Leads and develops the Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance team, including:
      • FSQA BI Manager responsible for enterprise data, analytics, and reporting capabilities
      • FSQA Coordinator responsible for administration and optimization of FSQA systems across all sites
    • Builds technical and functional capability across the organization through training, tools, and standardized processes
    • Establishes clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards for system and program execution
  • Plant Integration & Execution
    • Partners with plant FSQA and Operations leadership to ensure consistent implementation and execution of standardized FSQA systems and programs
    • Serves as the bridge between enterprise standards and plant-level execution, ensuring alignment and accountability
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
    • Partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure FSQA systems are integrated into broader business processes
    • Supports enterprise initiatives by embedding FSQA system requirements into operational and technical solutions
  • Continuous Improvement & Transformation
    • Leads continuous improvement of FSQA systems through standardization, digitization, and process optimization
    • Supports enterprise FSQA transformation initiatives, including system implementations and modernization efforts

What we are searching for:
  • Deep expertise in HACCP, Preventive Controls, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and quality systems
  • Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Experience designing and scaling FSQA systems across multiple manufacturing sites
  • Strong analytical and risk-based thinking with ability to identify systemic issues and drive solutions
  • Experience leading audit readiness and regulatory inspections
  • Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
  • Ability to translate regulatory and technical requirements into standardized, executable programs
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and influencing skills
  • High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline
  • Proficiency in FSQA systems, data tools, and MS Office suite


We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree in food science/technology, Microbiology, or related field required.
  • Experience Level:
    • 10-12 plus years of food safety & quality experience in food manufacturing
    • Strong experience developing and implementing FSQA systems across multiple sites
    • Demonstrated experience working within both FDA and USDA regulatory environments
    • Significant experience in sanitation and environmental monitoring program design and execution
    • Experience leading regulatory inspections, audit readiness, and compliance programs
    • Prior leadership experience with enterprise or cross-functional responsibilities required

We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve


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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

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Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

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Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

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Food & Beverages
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