Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. 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.

Job Purpose and Impact

Are you looking for a dynamic role in fast pace environment? We are looking for the Quality Assurance Supervisor who will lead a variety of food safety and quality assurance programs. You will supervise the audits and inspects processes that monitors food handling, storage, and service operations to assure compliance with current food safety and quality regulatory requirements. You will lead and review the work of a team of quality technicians and (FSQR) Food Safety Quality and Regulatory clerkthat identify and evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process goods, procedures, and operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads and maintains quality control systems and product/process verification systems, including sampling procedures and analytical tests to ensure all products produced meet food safety quality requirements.
• Provide overall leadership, development and talent management for direct reports, which may include forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and budgeting.
• Review regulatory environment and develop response protocols in preparation for new or amended food safety legislation.
• Investigate food safety processes to ensure compliance and report noncompliance to management and governing bodies along with developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Evaluate vendors or suppliers for compliance with internal standards and external regulations and suggests changes with the goal of improving processes or products.
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum one year of directly related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• One year of supervisory experience
• Experience in quality assurance, food safety, food manufacturing, auditing, regulatory or related field
• Previous project management or continuous improvement experience.
• Practical knowledge of plant manufacturing processes and operations.
• SAP, Kronos, LIMS experience preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and large teams.

Position Information

This position will be located in Monticello

Schedule: First Shift

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet