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H-1B visa jobs for Food Safety Managers are sponsored by food manufacturers, processors, and large restaurant groups that require degree-level expertise in food science, microbiology, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years.
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The North American Food Safety Team ensures that all Amazon Fulfillment sites meet Food Safety criteria and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to implement comprehensive policies and procedures across the fulfillment network. They excel at translating food safety initiatives into clear, actionable guidelines, facilitating seamless adoption across the fulfillment network.
Key job responsibilities
- Maintain a robust set of compliance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure output performance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in food safety programs
- Execute rapid response protocols for food safety incidents to investigate, resolve, and document comprehensive corrective actions
- Lead and project manage complex, large-scale food safety escalations across multiple sites, establishing clear action plans, tracking deliverables, and driving accountability for timely closure while maintaining appropriate communication channels with senior leadership for critical updates and resource needs
- Demonstrate proven ability to influence and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels, from site operations to senior leadership, effectively balancing competing priorities while maintaining food safety compliance standards and driving program adherence across multiple facilities
- Analyze escalation patterns and root causes to identify systemic issues, informing audit priorities and presenting findings to senior leadership
- Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekend coverage, with up to 60% travel to support food safety incidents and program implementation across the network
- Compose and edit detailed business review documents to effectively communicate food safety improvement initiatives
- Leverage deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and FDA guidelines to ensure audit processes and corrective actions align with current standards
- Investigate and analyze customer complaints and trending data related to food safety, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution while identifying systemic issues for continuous improvement
A day in the life
Your day starts reviewing overnight incidents and monitoring KPI dashboards before joining the daily food safety status call. Mornings involve responding to site managers' questions and documenting corrective actions. Afternoons include leading cross-functional incident analyses, conducting site audits, updating protocols, and training teams via video conference.
Days can pivot quickly when critical incidents arise—requiring immediate containment coordination and stakeholder communication. Whether on-site auditing, analyzing data, or managing emergencies, no two days are alike. The day ends with documentation updates and ensuring overnight teams have support, with on-call availability for critical issues.
About the team
The North American Food Safety Operations Team executes and enhances operational food safety programs that drive compliance, mitigate risk, and support scalable business growth. We collaborate across stakeholder groups to drive food safety standards, standard work, culture, and training. We leverage metrics and technology for continuous improvement. Our initiatives ensure the safety of products for millions of customers, reinforcing their confidence in Amazon.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
- 5+ years of managing food safety and quality in a large-scale retail or manufacturing environment experience
- Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
- Experience in program or project management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience interacting with local food safety regulators
- Travel up to 80% of the time
- Experience applying Food Code requirements across local, state, and federal food regulations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online retail operations or similar field
- Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Can show strong verbal and written communication skills
- Master’s degree in Food Science or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The North American Food Safety Team ensures that all Amazon Fulfillment sites meet Food Safety criteria and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to implement comprehensive policies and procedures across the fulfillment network. They excel at translating food safety initiatives into clear, actionable guidelines, facilitating seamless adoption across the fulfillment network.
Key job responsibilities
- Maintain a robust set of compliance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure output performance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in food safety programs
- Execute rapid response protocols for food safety incidents to investigate, resolve, and document comprehensive corrective actions
- Lead and project manage complex, large-scale food safety escalations across multiple sites, establishing clear action plans, tracking deliverables, and driving accountability for timely closure while maintaining appropriate communication channels with senior leadership for critical updates and resource needs
- Demonstrate proven ability to influence and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels, from site operations to senior leadership, effectively balancing competing priorities while maintaining food safety compliance standards and driving program adherence across multiple facilities
- Analyze escalation patterns and root causes to identify systemic issues, informing audit priorities and presenting findings to senior leadership
- Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekend coverage, with up to 60% travel to support food safety incidents and program implementation across the network
- Compose and edit detailed business review documents to effectively communicate food safety improvement initiatives
- Leverage deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and FDA guidelines to ensure audit processes and corrective actions align with current standards
- Investigate and analyze customer complaints and trending data related to food safety, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution while identifying systemic issues for continuous improvement
A day in the life
Your day starts reviewing overnight incidents and monitoring KPI dashboards before joining the daily food safety status call. Mornings involve responding to site managers' questions and documenting corrective actions. Afternoons include leading cross-functional incident analyses, conducting site audits, updating protocols, and training teams via video conference.
Days can pivot quickly when critical incidents arise—requiring immediate containment coordination and stakeholder communication. Whether on-site auditing, analyzing data, or managing emergencies, no two days are alike. The day ends with documentation updates and ensuring overnight teams have support, with on-call availability for critical issues.
About the team
The North American Food Safety Operations Team executes and enhances operational food safety programs that drive compliance, mitigate risk, and support scalable business growth. We collaborate across stakeholder groups to drive food safety standards, standard work, culture, and training. We leverage metrics and technology for continuous improvement. Our initiatives ensure the safety of products for millions of customers, reinforcing their confidence in Amazon.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
- 5+ years of managing food safety and quality in a large-scale retail or manufacturing environment experience
- Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
- Experience in program or project management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience interacting with local food safety regulators
- Travel up to 80% of the time
- Experience applying Food Code requirements across local, state, and federal food regulations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online retail operations or similar field
- Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Can show strong verbal and written communication skills
- Master’s degree in Food Science or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Food Safety Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Food Safety Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a closely related field. Pull your O*NET profile to confirm the degree requirements employers cite in LCA filings before you apply.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find food manufacturers and processors that have already certified LCAs for Food Safety Manager roles. Prior filing history signals an employer understands the H-1B visa process and won't stall after extending an offer.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct metropolitan area before you name a number, so your salary ask clears the LCA threshold from the start.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you'll oversee safety programs across multiple plants or distribution centers, each location needs a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's HR or legal team early so multi-site roles don't create compliance gaps after your I-129 is approved.
Align your HACCP or SQF credentials with degree evidence
USCIS adjudicators evaluate whether the role genuinely requires a specific degree, not just industry certifications. Pair your HACCP, SQF, or PCQI credentials with official transcripts showing a food science or life sciences degree to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Plan your cap-subject timeline around current selection rules
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so don't rely on older timelines. Ask your employer to confirm whether cap-exempt filing through a university or nonprofit is an option, which would let you start sooner without waiting for the annual cap cycle.
H-1B Visa Food Safety Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Food Safety Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, food engineering, or a closely related field. Employers document this requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles framed around generic management duties without a specific degree requirement are harder to defend as specialty occupations, so the job description language matters significantly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Food Safety Manager roles?
Large food and beverage manufacturers, meat and poultry processors, dairy producers, contract food manufacturers, and food retail chains with centralized quality operations are the most active sponsors. Companies pursuing SQF, BRC, or FDA compliance certifications tend to need degree-level food safety expertise and are more likely to support H-1B sponsorship. Browse active sponsors on Migrate Mate.
What documents should I prepare before a sponsoring employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your qualifying degree, a detailed resume listing food safety responsibilities tied to that field of study, and any relevant certifications such as PCQI, HACCP, or SQF practitioner credentials. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service helps USCIS confirm it meets the bachelor's-degree equivalency standard.
How long does H-1B status last for a Food Safety Manager?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific milestones. Extensions are employer-sponsored and require an updated I-129 filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different plant location?
Each new worksite requires a separately certified LCA before you begin work there. Your employer must file the new LCA with DOL and may need to amend your I-129 with USCIS depending on how significant the change is. Moving to a new city or metro area without an updated LCA creates a compliance violation, so flag location changes with your employer's immigration contact before the transfer happens.