Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis programs, sanitation procedures, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product.
• Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
• Lead relevant regional, corporate and regulatory food safety focused audits.
• Act as food safety team leader, coordinate and lead the food safety team and overseeing the food safety management system and management review.
• Manage food safety management system compliance to appropriate government regulations.
• Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken.
• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services regulations
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Package)
• Microbiology knowledge
• Working knowledge of laboratory, SPC and plant processes
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Advanced technical knowledge related to quality and auditing standards, regulatory practices and operational food safety policies/ procedures
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement Tools
• Two years of supervisory experience
  Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

The Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Senior Supervisor will ensure adherence to the facility’s food safety, regulatory and quality programs and customer specifications in order to produce food safe and quality products. In this role, you will manage and develop relationships with the operations, plant management and contract sanitation teams. You will identify problems or bottlenecks in processes and resolve issues, ensure resources, including materials, equipment and human resources are available and support continuous improvement goals in food safety, quality, cost and customer service. In addition, you will work with other departments on root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative measures to ensure that they are effective.