Feed Quality Expert

CHS, Inc.•Wayne Township, SD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Join a dynamic team where food and feed safety come first. This role leads food safety and quality management system compliance, for human and animal food manufacturing facilities across the upper United States; ensuring registrations, controls and best practices are in place to ensure safe, quality products are manufactured. Based out of Sioux Falls, SD, this hybrid position requires three days onsite each week for collaboration, plant engagement, and hands-on partnership with local teams, with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. You’ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, travel to facilities across the region, and balance office-based compliance work with real-world plant operations. Ideal for someone highly organized, passionate about safety, and energized by solving operational challenges, this role offers meaningful impact, visibility across the business, and a structured yet flexible hybrid schedule.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
7+ years food safety/quality experience in a food manufacturing or operational environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Ag Business, Food Manufacturing or other related degree programs
Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Food and/or Feed
Skilled in public speaking and group presentations
Knowledgeable in food safety regulations
Ability to travel 25-40% of time
Ability to support a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite in Sioux Falls, SD, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities

Maintain and strengthen the Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure quality policies, procedures, and work instructions are current, controlled, and consistently applied
Analyze quality performance data to identify trends and process efficiency
Guide continuous improvement efforts based on quality metrics and performance insights
Lead investigations into customer complaints and product non-conformities
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Collaborate with plant leaders to define action plans, owners, timelines, and success criteria
Verify CAPA effectiveness through audits, data analysis, and performance reviews
Oversee the internal audit program
Identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities
Coordinate and manage external audits (preparation, on-site support, responses, follow-up)
Ensure audit findings are corrected, verified, and closed effectively and on time
Coordinate quality training to ensure employee competency
Coach leaders and teams on quality principles and accountability
Promote a proactive quality culture encouraging early issue reporting and continuous improvement