Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

　　Job Purpose and Impact

　　As part of the site's FSQR team, the FSQR Specialist is responsible for the effective implementation of the

　　food safety, quality management and Quality control programs.

　　In addition, the role supports the broader organization in the implementation, training and continuous improvement of these programs.

　　The Food Safety Quality Specialist will provide specialized knowledge of specific segments of quality systems or plant processes such as food safety and quality auditing, instrumentation, specific product line knowledge, computer systems, management or oversight of suppliers and other needed focus areas. In this role, you will be involved in preparation and participation of customer audits and you will partner with internal and external teams to address customer requirements and concerns, as well as collaborate on audits.

　　Temporary contract until January 2026.

　　Key Accountabilities

　　Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product.

　　Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.

　　Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.

　　As main contact person for the management and organization of all FSQR related external audits at the site

　　Act as food safety team leader, coordinate and lead the food safety team and overseeing the food safety management system and management review.

　　Manage food management system compliance to appropriate government regulations.

　　Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken.

　　Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

　　HACCP team member; and within this framework responsible for maintaining the FSSC 22000 requirements

　　Responsible for the quality control laboratory team, its performance and team development

　　Responsible for providing monthly reporting data of FSQR KPIs and FSQR program results.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in Food science or a related field or equivalent experience

　　Minimum two years of related work experience in food and/or feed industry

　　Experience in working with stakeholders and production departments

　　Fluent in German and English (both languages in daily uses)

　　Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience

　　Experience with the Food Safety System Certification 22000

　　Experience in the application of HACCP knowledge and good knowledge in the field of food safety

　　Basic knowledge of food safety legislation

　　Experience working with SAP or similar

　　Knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards

　　Team player with proactive approach and analytical mind-set to problem solving

　　Team management skills will be a big plus

　　Our Offer

　　We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

　　Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:

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