FSQR Lead

cargill

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where the company provides wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. The role involves managing food safety and quality inspections, monitoring product quality, and training personnel to meet Cargill’s quality standards. The FSQR Lead will also support line employees, communicate with various levels of management on the production floor, and assist the FSQR Supervisor with daily operations and incident management.

Requirements

• Must be able to taste samples of finished product to ensure they meet customer specifications and document any findings
• Knowledge of product specifications and general operations
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation policies
• Ability to train and coach employees on product specifications and quality
• Ability to recognize a problem and demonstrate sound decision-making skills
• Must be able to speak, read, & write in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Good attendance and safety record, defined as four (4) attendance points or fewer and no written safety warnings (applies to internal employees only)

Nice To Haves

• Past food safety or quality experience in the processing industry
• Leadership experience in a processing facility environment

Responsibilities

• Manage food safety and quality inspections
• Monitor product and confidently uphold product quality
• Train personnel to distinguish between acceptable product and product that does not meet Cargill’s quality standard
• Instruct and support line employees on job performance
• Communicate with leads, supervisors, and managers on the production floor
• Provide support for the area superintendent
• Assist the FSQR Supervisor with everyday production floor operations and communicate any immediate findings
• Assist, support, and cover technician positions in the absence of others
• Perform all FSQR food safety and quality checks
• Manage technicians’ annual training and new-hire training
• Assist in managing the production floor during small-scale contaminations, incidents, findings
• Manage FSQR technicians’ schedules, coverage, and breaks
• Lead and manage product inspections

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees