Job description

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 animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Job Purpose and Impact

The Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Manager in Saint Marys, OH, will ensure adherence to the facility's pet food safety, regulatory and quality programs and customer specifications in order to produce pet 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 pet 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. 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 pet food safety management system and management review.
Manage pet 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Knowledge of USDA / FDA Food Safety and Inspection Services regulations
Minimum of four years of related work experience 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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