Product Safety Assurance Analyst

• Perishables, Product Safety Assurance Team, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS), Whole Foods Market NA Amazon.com Services LLC
• 3.5 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time $74,200
• $142,800 a year 14 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account RSU Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Confidential information handling Program management Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Safety regulations Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Loss prevention Manufacturing company experience Food safety auditing Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Application deadline: Aug 24, 2026 The Product Safety Assurance (PSA) Analyst

• Perishables, is responsible for vetting the safety and quality of new and existing Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon Private Brands (PB) products by investigating supplier programs, establishing testing requirements in accordance with regulatory and WFM requirements, and developing and maintaining safety and quality technical specifications for new and existing products across diverse product categories.

The Senior PSA shall provide technical guidance and recommendations for product and process development. This role supports product categories with high food-safety risk and/or elevated regulatory requirements. Stays abreast of state-of-the-art processes and emerging technologies within food safety and quality management This role requires someone with experience in higher-risk food categories, such as meat, seafood, produce, ready-to-eat foods, etc.

Note:

This position will ultimately require relocation to our Austin, TX headquarters. While you may commence employment at any of the designated office locations listed on the job posting, relocation to Austin will be required in due course. We are pleased to accommodate this transition through flexible relocation timelines tailored to your circumstances, and a relocation package will be provided at the time of your move Key job responsibilities Enables commercialization activities and provides technical guidance to ensure products meet WFM quality and regulatory standards by: o Developing appropriate chemical, microbiological, physical, and shelf-life testing requirements based on supplier data, existing testing profiles, regulatory requirements, safety risk, and WFM requirements o Reviewing Supplier Food Safety Plans and product risk assessments o Partnering with WFM Legal team on regulatory requirements o Reviewing applicable product claims/statements and determining claim validation criteria o Developing and negotiating shelf-life study validation parameters o Partnering with Product Developers to incorporate characterizing product attributes into testing profiles o Reviewing Supplier documents and test results for WFM and regulatory compliance o Reviewing Supplier Quality Reports, Supplier Visit Reports, and Facility Risk Assessments o Reviewing First Production test results Enables commercialization activities and provides technical guidance to ensure products meet WFM quality and regulatory standards Engages with suppliers and customers to evaluate and resolve complex, recurring, and business-critical issues and concerns. Advises the stores, operational areas, suppliers, and leadership up to the executive level on any local, state, federal, and international regulatory and compliance issues. Leads development and implementation of advanced technical solutions using programming, data analytics, and automation tools to enhance food safety and quality systems Monitors formulation and label review for WFM, identifying product or cross-product issues, identifying root causes, and driving sustainable resolutions. Oversees or advises others on the management of multiple Product Safety & Quality analyses, tests, documentation, and reporting. Provides expert technical consulting, leveraging advanced software tools and cross-functional relationships to develop innovative solutions for emerging issues Works with all levels of operational leadership toward continuous improvement of food and product safety/quality standards and operational excellence. Advises leadership on functional progress, status, trends, and issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience 3+ years of managing food safety and quality in a large-scale retail or manufacturing environment experience Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field Knowledge of retail food code and regulations governing grocery retail at local, state, and federal levels Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience handling confidential information Experience interacting with local food safety regulators

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials Experience with SQL and Excel Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, CA, Irvine

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