Supervisor Food Safety

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. Our team supports the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

About the role

As a Supervisor - Food Safety & Quality, you will lead food safety and quality programs across a complex distribution campus, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with GFSI standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence operations at every level, partner with leaders across the organization, and maintain world-class food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site owner for all food safety and quality management systems within the assigned Distribution Center.
• Champion a strong food safety culture, partnering with DC leadership to drive cross-functional continuous improvement.
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain GFSI accreditation, including annual re-certification audits.
• Support facility and corporate leadership in setting strategic priorities for food safety and quality advancement.
• Oversee food safety and quality programs across warehouse, transportation, reclaim, trailers, and sanitation operations.
• Ensure compliance with FSMA, cGMPs, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Food Safety Plan, food defense, and food fraud programs.
• Act as a key partner to internal teams and external vendors, auditors, and service providers.
• Own end-to-end oversight of:
  • Sanitation Team & Master Sanitation Schedule
  • Trailer sanitation and reclaim areas
  • Pest Control Operator (PCO) relationship
  • Monitoring, verification, documentation, and effectiveness reviews
• Conduct facility audits to ensure compliance with GFSI and internal food safety standards.
• Lead food safety and quality training programs to meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Train and coach associates and leaders on food safety, environmental, and sanitation programs.
• Identify training gaps and implement effective education tools and programs.

Weekly Responsibilities

• Monitor personal hygiene compliance.
• Coordinate building and grounds maintenance issues.
• Oversee sanitation of buildings, trailers, and compactors.
• Manage pest control documentation and effectiveness.
• Conduct food safety training for new hires and drivers (sanitary transportation).

Monthly Responsibilities

• Perform GMP warehouse audits and launch corrective actions.
• Conduct sanitation verifications.
• Manage document control (GFSI/IFS binders, recalls, calibration, COAs, vendor surveys).
• Review and manage work orders related to food safety.

Annual Responsibilities

• Perform internal GFSI audits and lead DC re-certification audits.
• Close corrective actions from GFSI/NSF audits.
• Deliver annual GMP refresher training.
• Conduct food defense and food fraud exercises.
• Serve as CFPM Instructor/Proctor as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant food safety or quality experience.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • GFSI certification
  • Food Manager certification
  • FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food accreditation

Skills

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Data-driven and results-oriented.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
• Team-focused leader who develops others.
• Willingness to travel to other DC locations to support GFSI assessments.

Why This Role Matters

You won't just manage programs—you'll shape behaviors, strengthen systems, and protect what matters most. This is a high-visibility role with real influence, offering the opportunity to grow professionally while making a measurable impact across our supply chain.