Quality and Food Safety Senior Specialist, North America
About The Position
The Quality and Food Safety Senior Specialist for North America supports the regional implementation and coordination of global quality and food safety standards across all business platforms, including grains and oilseeds, food and feed solutions, juice, coffee, and cotton seeds. This role facilitates compliance activities to ensure that both imported and regionally produced products meet all applicable regulatory and customer requirements. The senior specialist acts as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for the region, enables collaboration across North American assets, and assists in advancing the company's vision and strategy for quality and food safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- FDA Food Facility Registration knowledge
- FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Rule understanding
- PCQI certification required; additional quality or food safety certifications preferred.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in food safety, quality assurance, or related roles within the food or agricultural industry
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting the implementation of global standards.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and facilitation skills
- Strong ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and business platforms.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven coordination and project support capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment with dotted line relationships.
- Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as needed.
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree preferred.
- additional quality or food safety certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Standards Implementation and Coordination
- PCQI and Regulatory Coordination
- Cross-Functional Liaison
- Reporting and Communication
- Program Support and Facilitation
- Data Management and Analysis
- Audit Program Coordination
- Global Initiative Deployment
- Knowledge Management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
