Job Purpose and Impact

The Quality Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that all finished product shipments consistently meet or exceed company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role leads and develops the Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory team, drives continuous improvement through effective management of internal audits, and maintains robust food safety systems, including the Quality Assurance Plan and Food Defense Program. The position serves as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and strong customer confidence.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive the food safety, quality and regulatory culture at the site and partner with key stakeholders to ensure standards and expectations are being met.
• Provide leadership, organization and communication to the team in a manner that results in an engaged team and safe environment.
• Perform prevention activities to proactively identify risks and take necessary actions to prevent food safety, quality and regulatory issues.
• Analyze, review and interpret policies and implement predefined customer and supplier standards.
• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with an approved audit scheme
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with product lines
• Experience interacting with internal and external customers
• Experience managing and deploying a food safety, quality, and regulatory management system
• Two years of supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Location: MN-Albert Lea; Relocation support may be provided.
• Schedule is Monday – Friday typically from 1:00pm to 10:00pm. There are also some events that might need to work on the weekends and on-call.
• The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
• The expected salary for this position is $103,000-$115,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. 

At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).