Sr. Enterprise Pest Prevention Manager

The Sr. Enterprise Pest Prevention Manager leads development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the enterprise pest prevention management program that ensures food safety and regulatory compliance with all applicable laws/regulations and industry best practices in support of a pest free environment across all retail and supply locations. This role leads pest prevention program development, data analysis, execution, training, and risk management strategies to execute a successful pest prevention program in partnership with 3rd party pest prevention vendors, divisions, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing sites. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. 

• Develop and implement an integrated pest management (IPM) program across the enterprise 
• Monitor, analyze, and summarize pest prevention data to identify and communicate pest related risks to enable proactive risk mitigation across the enterprise
• Report and communicate performance trends to inform data-driven improvements to pest prevention management
• Develop training and communication material for corporate, division, store, and supply chain teams understanding and execution of pest prevention program best practices
• Train and educate employees on pest identification, prevention strategies, safe handling of materials, and proper reporting procedures
• Serve as a liaison between 3rd party pest prevention providers and Kroger to resolve pest performance concerns, complaints, and ensure satisfactory services 
• Partner with 3rd party pest prevention providers to ensure all pesticide applications, equipment use adhere to federal, state, and company requirements
• Engage in evaluation of new facility designs and remodels in partnership with cross-functional partners to ensure pest prevention management is taken into consideration during development 
• Partner with ESS and Facilities Maintenance teams to assess and mitigate sanitation and structural opportunities to mitigate pest prevention risk
• Develop pest prevention documentation and record-keeping systems to include but not limited to corporate policies, procedures, best practices, resources, contact list, etc.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with state regulatory agencies
• Support occasional evening or weekend work depending on pest prevention operational needs
• Travel up to 30% to various locations including stores, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing sites to conduct inspections of facilities to identify pest risks, evaluate the effectiveness of current programs, and monitor performance
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

 

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Entomology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of integrated pest management experience
• State-issued pest prevention license or certification in Integrated Pest Management 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, influence and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management principles, techniques, and best practices
• Knowledge of retail, manufacturing, and food distribution pest prevention program management
• People leadership and management experience 

Desired

• Proficiency in pest identification, pest biology, and the safe use of prevention methods and chemicals 
• Understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations related to pest prevention
• Strong project planning, problem solving and program management skills
• Ability to interact with leadership and/or regulatory agencies

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your po