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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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Verify your degree supports the role
H-1B1 Chile requires a direct connection between your degree field and the retail position. A business administration or marketing degree supports a buyer or merchandising manager role, but a general arts degree typically won't clear the specialty occupation bar.
Target retailers with LCA filing history
Focus on employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for retail management or merchandise planning roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B1 Chile LCA history so you approach companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Check the prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific retail job title and location. Look up the wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you can confirm any offer clears the DOL threshold.
Clarify the LCA timeline with your employer
The employer files the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your employer must post the notice for ten consecutive business days before filing, so build that window into your start-date planning.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny in retail
Consular officers sometimes question whether retail roles meet the specialty occupation standard. Bring documentation showing your role requires a specific bachelor's degree, such as your job description, an O*NET occupation profile for the title, and your official transcripts.
Use your 10-day grace period strategically
H-1B1 Chile status has a 10-day grace period after your employment end date, not the 60-day window H-1B visa holders receive. If you're changing retail employers, confirm your new LCA is certified and your appointment is scheduled before your current role ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do retail jobs qualify for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Select retail roles do qualify, but the position must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Buyers, merchandise planners, inventory analysts, and retail operations managers commonly qualify. General sales associate or floor supervisor roles typically do not, because they don't require a specific degree.
How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from H-1B for retail professionals?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills, so Chilean retail professionals can apply at the consulate without waiting for a lottery result. The trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile does not confer dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue a green card while on this status without additional planning.
How do I find U.S. retail employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search for retail employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history. Most retail employers who sponsor visas do so for corporate-level roles in buying, planning, or operations, not store-level positions. Filtering by occupation code and employer LCA history narrows your search to companies already set up to sponsor.
What documents does my retail employer need to prepare for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location, and that the employer has posted the required notice. You'll also need a signed offer letter and documentation confirming the position requires a specific bachelor's degree.
Can I switch retail employers on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the process restarts with each employer change. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll need a new consulate appointment to receive an updated visa. The 10-day grace period after leaving your current employer is short, so coordinate the new LCA timeline carefully before giving notice.