Job Description:
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead quality and food safety initiatives at our sunflower processing facility in Grandin, ND. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems, supporting the production of high-quality sunflower products for further processing or packaging
Responsibilities
Oversee QA/QC procedures over the sunflower processing life cycle from receipt of field run material through finished good shipment
Supervise QA Technicians and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs and FSMA requirements
Assist with the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the Food Safety Systems and Safe Quality Food (SQF) Systems and backup the primary SQF Practitioner, the Fargo QA Supervisor and QA Techs as needed
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms and work instructions to support the Food Safety and SQF systems
Support customer meetings, regulatory visits and external audits, including preparation and response to findings
Lead employee training on food safety programs and SOPs
Evaluate and implement testing policies and procedures to ensure product specifications are met
Fulfill customer document requests and monitor shared quality email inbox
Conduct internal audits and inspections, develop and document CAPAs
Execute the facility environmental monitoring program
Perform root cause analysis into food safety/quality deviations and develop CAPAs
Assist with development, implementation and evaluation of food safety metrics and initiatives
Place and manage product quality/safety holds as needed and disposition product placed on food quality or safety holds. Have decision-making authority regarding exceptional products and food safety
Review documentation and results related to the food safety system and issue certificates of analysis (COAs)
Investigate customer complaints and prepare written reports on findings and CAPAs.
Review and approve supplier documentation for compliance, including COAs
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety and sanitation to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards, correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions in the workplace
Stay current on knowledge of all food and feed safety regulations and laws within the assigned region. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GFSI, SQF and industry best practices
Minimum Qualifications (required)
High School diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance
Additional Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry or similar
2 years experience in QA in a food processing environment
HACCP Certification
SQF Practitioner
PCQI Certified
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse
Physical Requirements
On-site role in an agricultural processing environment with exposure to dust, allergens, and machinery.
Able to lift 50lbs
Able to climb ladders/stairs
May require occasional weekend or extended hours during peak production or audit periods.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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Job Post Date: 07/25/25
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