CHS has an exciting
opportunity in our Processing and Food Ingredients division. We are looking
for a
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager to join our growing team. You will
manage, develop and administer the Food Safety policies, GMP and HACCP
programs for the facility, to ensure regulatory and industry compliance. You
must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and
written, have the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and work effectively
in a broad range of environments.
You will:
Develop, administer and
maintain applicable Food Safety Policies and related Standard Operating
Procedures for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food
(SQF) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Conduct quarterly Food Safety
and Customer meetings.
Identify and implement
appropriate QA testing policies and procedures.
Conduct monthly GMP, HACCP and
Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) internal audits, procedures,
paperwork and inspections.
Plan, lead and coordinate
quality-related activities, including the product quality metrics
analysis and lead investigations relating to food safety and quality
issues.
Have decision-making authority
regarding exceptional products and food safety.
Lead and manage the
development of food safety programs. Track the effectiveness of these
programs including standards, training, and quality documentation, and
strive for continuous improvements.
Coordinate with others within
the department, division, and enterprise to ensure initiatives meet
quality, regulatory and food safety standards.
Monitor and update of quality
documents, procedures, work instructions, forms, raw material
specifications, packaging, in-process products and finished products.
Follow all company safety
policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate
workplace hazards, correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe
actions or conditions in the workplace
Effectively hire, train,
manage, motivate and develop team
Keep current on knowledge of
all food and feed safety regulations and laws within the assigned
region.
Participate in Industry
associations as it relates to food and feed safety rules and
regulations.
Travel as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
(required)
Bachelor degree in Food
Science or Food Engineering, Microbiology or Chemistry
8 plus years’ experience in
Food Quality Assurance to include:
Experience with food or food
ingredient production
4 years of experience with
external food safety audits such as (HACCP, GFSI, GMP)
Knowledge of Global Food
Safety Initiatives (GFSI) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
(HACCP).
2 plus years management or
supervisory experience
HACCP Certification
Preferred
Qualifications: (desired)
Masters degree in Food Technology
Knowledge of state and federal
regulations: OSHA, EPA, EEO/AA
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits
include: Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day
Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation , 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit
Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption
assistance. This position will have opportunity for growth.
CHS is a diversified Fortune 100 company providing
essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers. CHS
is a cooperative system owned by farmers, ranchers and their local
cooperatives from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and from the
Canadian border to Texas. CHS is an EEO/AA/M/F/V/D employer.
