Site Food Safety & Quality Manager

The Site Food Safety and Quality Manager will oversee and lead the Food Safety and Quality functions and programs for all facilities within Claypool Processing. This includes Soybean Crushing and the further processing of Lecithin, Glycerin soymeal for animal feed and Biodiesel. The role involves leading certification efforts, fostering a culture of food safety and quality, supporting facility goals, ensuring adherence to FSSC22000 and BQ9000 standards and implementing necessary changes. The manager will ensure compliance with federal, state, and international food and feed regulations as well as customer requirements. Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsEnsure that food and feed products comply with domestic and international regulations, including US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, Canadian Food Inspection Agency Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, and European Union standards. Establish and implement food and feed safety plans and food defense plans according to regulatory requirementsDevelop, implement and maintain quality plans according to BQ9000, FSSC22000 and LDC requirementsMaintain product specification sheets and feed labels. Develop, implement, and sustain FSSC22000 requirements across the operation. Facilitate on-site FSSC22000 and BQ9000 certifications, customer, regulatory, and product certification audits such as Halal and Kosher. Prepare, monitor, and report on facility Food Safety and Quality leading and lagging KPIs and improvement plans.Act as a liaison between sales and external customers on technical questions related to product quality and food safety. Provide customer feedback on product specifications and quality requirements. Support Regional FSQ in completing food safety and quality program questionnaires and statements. Coordinate product analysis to support the food safety plan or meet customer-mandated statements. Investigate product non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and follow up on CAPA completion. Prepare CAPEX or AI project proposals as needed to improve quality and food safety programs. Oversee work instructions for processes related to quality and food safety. Lead the local Food Feed Safety and Quality team, including the QC laboratory Supervisor, Process & Product Specialist, and the Document & regulatory Specialist.Perform or coordinate food safety-related training for employees and management. Support the Food Safety and Quality team by providing resources necessary for optimal operation of QC and operations laboratories. Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director of Quality. Decision-Making and AccountabilityDevelop, implement, and monitor the food safety program to ensure compliance with US FDA regulations, Global and Regional Policy and Standards and relevant export country regulations.Comply with governmental and company policies, regulations, and standards to ensure adherence. Contribute to developing and implementing program strategies to enhance product quality and food safety. Work independently on responsibilities and consult with the Regional Director of Quality as needed.