IFMA Foodverse

Job Purpose and Impact

The Regional Microbiology and Food Safety Leader will identify, develop, and drive strategic direction across the Microbiology and Food Safety space. We seek an expert professional with deep knowledge of the technical and manufacturing environments to set strategies, implement programs and define compliance requirements related to our customer’s needs by partnering with Cargill’s Commercial and Research and Development leaders. In this position, you will serve as a technical expert with key customers and build Cargill’s brand by leading and participating externally in specific forums to advance Cargill’s business objectives and influence public and private sector. You will be responsible to the Global Food Safety, Regulatory and Science Leader to coordinate and be an active team member with other FSQR support teams as appropriate.

Preferred location is Minnesota, but there is the potential to work remote for the right candidate.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of microbiology/food safety and quality as well as Cargill businesses globally to identify and anticipate potential risk.

• Anticipate internal and external business challenges and regulatory issues, recommending process, product or service improvements.

• Conduct the moderately complex and broad analysis of food safety and quality metrics to identify trend/new insights, best practices and areas of opportunity.

• Provide moderately complex training related to food/feed safety and quality throughout the organization in a manner that is engaging and produces desired outcomes.

• Manage and support the Company on external thought leadership. Participate and manage specific scientific, academic, trade activities in coordination with other functions to advance Cargill’s business objectives and elevate the Cargill Brand.

• Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.

• Other duties as assigned