Compliance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Grain Millers, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Modern workplace

Covered parking

Fitness center

Job summary

Grain Millers, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Manager to develop and enhance compliance programs across multiple facilities. You will work with QA, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales to ensure food safety, labeling accuracy, and regulatory adherence.

You will lead audits, manage FDA programs, and stay ahead of regulatory changes, driving continuous improvement and risk management across North America and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or compliance management within food manufacturing or grain processing.
• Experience managing FDA compliance programs, FSVP requirements, import/export compliance, and GFSI systems.
• Strong working knowledge of FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP principles, food labeling regulations, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of BRCGS or other GFSI-recognized food safety standards.
• Strong project management, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve regulatory, customer, food safety, and export compliance programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impacts to ensure proactive compliance planning and execution.
• Manage facility registrations, regulatory reporting, inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct internal audits and technical reviews of Food Safety Plans to ensure compliance with FSMA requirements.
• Lead customer conversations for FSVP questions related to customer import programs; manage export certifications and documentation.
• Provide oversight for nutrition labeling, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and product compliance reviews.
• Analyze compliance and hazard data, identify trends, develop reporting metrics, and drive continuous improvement across facilities.

Skills

Food safety

Regulatory affairs

Compliance management

Audits & risk assessment

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Biology / Chemistry / Agricultural Science / Regulatory Affairs

Job description

Who we are.

Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients used in food products around the world. While you may not know our name, you've almost certainly enjoyed our products. For 40 years, we've supplied ingredients to nearly every major food company in North America. With almost 1,100 employees across the U.S. and Canada, our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters supports a growing network of mills, warehouses, and production facilities.

Why we need you.

At Grain Millers, we are committed to producing safe, high-quality products while meeting the evolving regulatory requirements of the food, feed, and grain industries. As our Compliance Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving compliance programs across multiple manufacturing facilities. You'll help ensure our products, processes, and facilities meet domestic and international regulatory requirements while supporting food safety, customer satisfaction, and business growth. This role is critical in helping us stay ahead of regulatory changes, manage risk, and uphold our commitment to doing the right thing, always.

Who you'll be working with.

Reporting to the Director of Quality & Regulatory, you'll partner closely with leaders and teams across Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales. You'll also collaborate with customers, suppliers, auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies throughout North America and international markets. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence food safety and compliance strategy while supporting facilities across the organization.

Who you are.

You're a collaborative and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where details matter. You have a passion for food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, paired with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and locations. You bring sound judgment, integrity, and a problem-solving mindset, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. You're comfortable managing multiple priorities, navigating complex regulations, and helping others understand and implement requirements. Most importantly, you lead with accountability, respect, and a commitment to doing what's right for customers, employees, and the business.

What you'll do.

• Lead and continuously improve regulatory, customer, food safety, and export compliance programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impacts to ensure proactive compliance planning and execution.
• Manage facility registrations, regulatory reporting, inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct internal audits and technical reviews of Food Safety Plans to ensure compliance with FSMA requirements.
• Lead customer conversations for Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) questions related to customer import programs.Manage export certifications, registrations, and documentation supporting international customers and markets.
• Provide oversight for nutrition labeling, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and product compliance reviews.
• Analyze compliance and hazard data, identify trends, develop reporting metrics, and drive continuous improvement across facilities.

What you bring.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or compliance management within food manufacturing or grain processing.
• Experience managing FDA compliance programs, FSVP requirements, import/export compliance, and GFSI systems.
• Strong working knowledge of FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP principles, food labeling regulations, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of BRCGS or other GFSI-recognized food safety standards.
• Strong project management, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

What we offer.

Grain Millers offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our 401(k) plan includes a generous company match. Employees at our Eden Prairie office enjoy a modern workplace, covered parking, a fitness center, and a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and personal growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.