Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Facility Manager
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Facility Manager ensures all final product shipments comply with company, customer and regulatory requirements. This role, drives continuous improvement of site food safety culture and management systems including procedures, maintenance, calibration, training, audits, and raw material verification. As a key member of the leadership team, the manager serves as the primary contact for customer and regulatory interactions.
Key Accountabilities
- Champion food safety, quality and regulatory culture at the site; collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and support strategic initiatives and budgeting
- Provide clear leadership and communication to foster an engaged, safety-focused team environment
- Oversee and improve systems and processes for food safety, quality, and regulatory programs; implement specifications, manage change, and drive continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with customers and regulatory agencies, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to prevent food safety and quality concerns.
- Interpret and apply policies and regulations; ensure compliance with customer, supplier, and regulatory standards.
- Lead and develop team members through coaching, talent management, and performance oversight.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience with an approved GFSI audit scheme
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of Cocoa and Chocolate product lines with a strong focus on food manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and engage external customers
- Proven track record in managing and implementing food safety, quality, and regulatory management systems
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science preferred
- Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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