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Regional Quality Food Safety Manager, Milling - Decatur, IL

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

💰 $174,800/yr($92,800/yr – $174,800/yr)

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Job Description

Regional Quality Manager, Milling - Decatur, IL
This is an exempt position.

Position Summary:
The leader in this role is responsible for a unified approach for quality, food safety and standard processes throughout the designated Milling network. Some of the key components of this role are to identify and implement QFS best practices and validations to reduce quality disruptions to our operations and our customers; conduct thorough risk assessments and standardize the food safety plans where applicable; conduct and provide support for internal and external audits, including root cause corrective actions; coordinate action plans for continuous improvements; develop and provide QFS training and support to the locations; and communicate and collaborate across all levels and functions within the business.

The ideal candidate must be able to convey extensive experience in milling and/or food processing industries. Additionally, the person filling this position should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of driving positive changes. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required as this person must work effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

This position reports to the Director of Quality and Food Safety – Milling & Ag Services.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides proactive leadership in the development, implementation, execution and performance of the Quality Systems to ensure product meets quality and food safety standards
Conduct routine QFS verification activities to ensure plant-level compliance in meeting customer expectations, third party audit standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Partners with operations to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards as needed
Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to provide guidance, recommendations, resources and customer support on quality and food safety issues
Develop and provide QFS training as needed
Assemble and distribute defined reports within the region that identifies performance against defined goals, improvement actions, and ensures management review intervals are followed for each mill location
Leads the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) initiative and drives improvement within the mills, reducing quality and food safety related costs
Conduct Integrated Risk Management assessments and ensure action plans are in place for improvement
Actively participate in safety initiatives as set within each mill location
Foster a strong QFS culture that supports teamwork and continuous improvement.
Travel as needed to provide plant-level QFS needs

Required Skills:

Must be highly proficient using all Microsoft 365 platform applications such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Notes
Power BI experience as a plus

Education Requirements:

Four-year degree or equivalent.

Required Experience:

Ten plus years of QFS experience
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual trained
Prior laboratory experience and knowledge of laboratory procedures
Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements

Desired Experience:

Ability to make decisions based on information and data available
Ability to work as a team member and provide training
Ability to think strategically and proactively to contribute to the development of the organization
Ability to motivate staff and establish positive relationships across all levels of the organization

Additional information:

Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at any of the mill locations, please notify the hiring manager.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager-Jason Hartley
Recruiter- Dana Richter