KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Food Safety Oversight & Audit Management Oversee all Division Food Safety staff. Monitor performance and direct frequent, unannounced food safety and sanitation audits, prioritizing stores with: High/low cleaning supply movement Evidence of pest activity Customer complaints Regulatory action History of non-compliance Referrals from company leadership or associates Review audit findings with Division Food Safety Managers and support corrective action planning. Communicate inspection results to the Legal Department and/or Division leadership for follow-up. Recommend corrective actions that require senior management approval. Regulatory Compliance & Operational Support Monitor and support compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations, including: Personal hygiene standards Temperature control for potentially hazardous foods Cross‑contamination prevention Pest control Chemical safety and usage training Lead and direct store response to regulatory deficiencies using health regulation knowledge and operational judgment. Monitor regulatory inspections and guide Division staff in resolving findings. Keep Division operations informed of new or changing regulatory requirements impacting food safety and store sanitation. Provide regular updates to the Corporate Director of Food Safety regarding regulatory trends and actions. Government & Regulatory Relations Build and maintain active working relationships with government agencies responsible for biosecurity and food safety. Communicate regularly with Division staff regarding biosecurity issues and developments. Ensure the Division is prepared to respond to intentional tampering or major food safety incidents. Develop and maintain relationships with state health officials across all responsible states. Participate actively in regulatory meetings at local and state levels. Engage in regulatory processes to negotiate favorable food safety legislation and regulations. Educate regulators on Company food safety processes and operational standards. Partner with state trade associations to advocate for Company interests. Sanitation, Pest Control & Illness Investigations Review sanitation evaluation reports from pest control and sanitation supply vendors. Implement corrective action plans to resolve identified deficiencies and ensure regulatory and company compliance. Assist with investigations of food‑related illness claims and support corrective actions as needed. Associate Relations, Training & Communication Partner with Associate Relations to recommend disciplinary action where significant food safety or sanitation violations occur. Participate in Division staff meetings, Store Director meetings, department meetings, and training programs. Prepare food safety and sanitation content for weekly sales messages and Division meetings. Support and introduce food safety and sanitation incentive programs at store, district, and Division levels. Maintain effective communication channels to encourage feedback, suggestions, and ideas from store and Division personnel. Maintain open communication with state and local health regulators to ensure timely action on regulatory issues.