Pest Program Lead

Target

. Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for pest management and Integrated Pest Management .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Integrated Pest Management, food safety, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on vendor performance management and program accountability. Capable of leading cross-functional projects and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and strategic planning.

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Integrated Pest ManagementVendor Performance ManagementFood Safety CertificationRegulatory ComplianceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Pest ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisBudget AnalysisData AnalysisHACCPPCQIFood Safety AuditingProgram DevelopmentRisk AssessmentPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDashboardsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationPCQI Certification

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyQuality ManagementSupply Chain OperationsRegulatory CompliancePest Management Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for pest management and Integrated Pest Management
Lead the day-to-day operation of Target's enterprise pest management program across stores and Supply Chain locations
Translate enterprise strategy, governance and risk decisions into consistent standards, controls and operating routines
Design, maintain and improve risk-based standards for monitoring, escalation, response, remediation, verification and closure of pest conditions
Lead vendor performance management and hold vendors accountable for measurable outcomes
Manage contractors and program support resources for invoicing, reporting, dashboards and program data
Lead regional pest operating model activities, including issue response, vendor performance, root-cause assessment, escalation, remediation and closure validation
Maintain visibility to program spend and budget ownership; analyze trends and expense opportunities
Establish program health and performance reporting, including KPIs, dashboards and vendor scorecards
Lead weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly program accountability reviews
Coordinate shared accountability across Store Operations, Supply Chain, field leadership, facilities, Risk & Compliance, Guest Relations, Media, Sourcing and service providers
Lead response to escalated pest events and regulatory, safety or reputation pressure through risk assessment, corrective actions, communications and follow-up
Drive continuous improvement and simplification through trend analysis, stakeholder feedback, audit findings, vendor capabilities and new service models
Lead pilots and implementation of approved program changes
Lead cross-functional projects to design, develop and implement pest management programs, policies, standards and requirements
Pursue continuing education and represent Target with relevant trade and professional organizations
Support the FSQR team with other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8+ years of experience in pest management, food safety and quality, regulatory compliance, retail or Supply Chain operations, or related program leadership
Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Entomology, Biology, Environmental Health, Quality Management, Business, Operations or a related field, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Integrated Pest Management principles and practices
Knowledge of pest-conducive structural, sanitation and behavioral conditions, root-cause analysis and sustainable remediation
HACCP, PCQI or relevant pest/food safety certification preferred, or ability to achieve applicable certification within 6 months of hire
Food safety, quality or pest program auditing experience preferred
Experience working with contract vendors to achieve food safety, quality and regulatory compliance
Experience with vendor performance management, service-level expectations, corrective action and escalation
Experience supporting scopes of work, contract requirements, sourcing and negotiation, vendor portfolio decisions, and program spend or budget analysis
Understanding of compliance management systems and ability to structure programs around documented requirements, key controls, testing, monitoring and performance management
Analytical and critical thinking skills using data to influence decisions, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and develop root-cause remediation plans
Effective project and program management, strategic planning and organizational skills
Ability to document end-to-end processes, develop roadmaps and deliver multiple priorities against timelines with minimal direction
Ability to apply change principles and lead through ambiguity
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external partners
Ability to lead or influence high-performing teams and resolve conflict constructively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Executive-level judgment and self-motivation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Robust onboarding
Personal and career development
Remote work arrangement with full-time work from home or an alternate non-Target location
Remote team members may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year
Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement