Retail Food Safety Launch Manager, Food Safety Operations Program Team

Retail Food Safety Launch Manager, Food Safety Operations Program Team

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The North American Food Safety Operations Launch Team ensures that all Amazon Distribution and Retail/Grocery Fulfillment sites meet safety criteria, regulatory requirements and brand standards for new site launches and existing site renovations. They collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders on design, permitting, launch, expansion and program development. Significant experience managing food safety and regulatory programs at the enterprise level in the retail food environment is a must.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly visible space and be part of a fast‑growing company – the position requires up to 25% travel.

• Develop, maintain, and audit Retail Food Code Design standards for new and existing businesses
• Risk assess operational processes within the launch program to determine required food safety and compliance interventions, auditing mechanisms, and regulatory impacts of business models
• Partner cross‑functionally (internally and externally) to launch new food sites on time and that meet food safety and compliance requirements
• Work with Legal to provide food safety and compliance direction to Operations, to meet standards and requirements
• Invent mechanisms and tools that support Launch processes to comply with food safety requirements
• Consult on policies, standards, and SOPs for food business processes and procedures. Update policies/standards/procedures to close operational food safety gaps
• Leverage technology to manage and continuously improve compliance processes. Drive food safety and compliance by using data to identify compliance trends
• Write and edit business review documents to update business stakeholders about the Food Safety and Compliance program and initiatives and performance of their respective business

• Experience in program or project management
• Experience working proactively and independently, meeting deadlines, and delivering on projects and tasks
• Experience working effectively across cross‑functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field
• 3 years of experience managing Food Safety and Quality in a large‑scale retail or manufacturing environment (multi‑store/multi‑plant)
• Deep, demonstrated knowledge of the Retail Food Code and regulations governing grocery retail across local, state, and federal food regulations and experience interacting with local regulators
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and compelling narratives
• Experience with design reviews, food safety auditing, and/or inspection

• Experience in online retail
• Experience delivering against a large organization’s long‑term strategy and goals
• Master’s degree in Food Science or related field
• Participation in Food Industry Councils and Working Groups

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit  This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.