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Target Sr Manager FSQR (Food Safety Quality and Regulatory) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .
Job Title: Sr. Manager FSQR Recalls, Data & Systems
Classification: Exempt
Date: May 2025
About Us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. (https://corporate.target.com/about)
To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of legal pros, each with valuable expertise from several disciplines. Whether specializing in government affairs, policy, risk management, regulatory compliance, ethics or employee and labor relations, this team advocates for Target and its business plans in communities across the nation and works across the entire company to provide internal clients with cohesive guidance. We are committed to being internal experts to both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to productively do business. We focus on defining, investigating, anticipating and ultimately mitigating risk in all its forms. We apply our grasp of brand law by overseeing, maintaining and ensuring correct, consistent, and authorized use of Target’s signature Bullseye logo, assets, and other trademarked material. We help protect Target and its subsidiaries by applying our comprehensive understanding and interpretation of the laws that govern our stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. Here, you will enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business and building relationships with the senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be key to tackling the ever-changing legal challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail landscape. From brand and patent law to contract development and negotiations, you will be challenged and gratified by a role with Target Legal Affairs.
A role in Food Safety Quality and Regulatory (FSQR) compliance means working in a critical area that will support Target’s efforts to identify, prioritize and minimize areas of food safety risk as well as proactively educate and equip team members by providing simplified tools, processes, and training. You will have many resources available as you leverage technology, metrics, reporting, and communication to monitor and drive compliance in this critical area.
Assess food safety issues with appropriate internal and external partners
Ensure cross functional representatives and leaders within Target are engaged and informed of high risk food safety issues
Lead and facilitate discussions with business leaders, the recall team, and the cross-functional risk response teams, ensuring thorough review of situations and acting with integrity to protect Target’s guests and brand
Lead, coordinate, and manage recall events and related product removals across the supply chain and digital channels
Engage with and represent Target in interactions with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance and fostering positive relationships
Review, approve, and draft press releases involving Target, in conjunction with Target Law and Communications teams
Develop and maintain a documented food recall and withdrawal program, ensuring processes in meet regulatory requirements
Ensure a 7-day food recall support plan is implemented and effective
Provide food recall training, food recall coverage and after hour food recall support, as needed
Manage the Data & Systems function in FSQR which provides metrics and visibility to data across food safety quality and regulatory teams at Target
Oversee guest complaint and inquiry processes for FSQR team, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication is provided to partners for investigation
Identify and prioritize process/technology continuous improvement and automation opportunities
Partner with data science and product teams to ensure prioritization of FSQR technology needs, influencing without authority to enable outcomes for FSQR compliance
Lead team to facilitate providing information requested for Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory data by partnering with internal team and external business partners
Ensure vendor FSQR compliance with Target requirements and regulations, balancing internal & external risks, while supporting business priorities and guest needs. Partner with vendors to complete FSQR program reviews such as desk audits, on-site assessments, and other regulatory and compliance activities.
Develop, attract, and retain a high performing team of subject matter experts to advance the strategy, capabilities and execution of food safety, quality & regulatory compliance for Target
Maintain working knowledge of the existing applicable regulations and regulatory environment, including pending regulations involving food recalls and related activities to assess impact to Target and provide recommendations for compliance
Remain calm in stressful situations; with legal support, this position can be deposed in court to provide testimony related to recall investigations and findings
Model and promote a culture which champions Target’s values and FSQR compliance
Job duties may change at any time due to business needs .
About you:
Four-year college degree, in food science or related discipline
10+ years of relevant work experience (i.e., retail/grocery/manufacturing/regulatory)
Proficiency in FDA and USDA food recall requirements
Program and process management/ownership experience
Ability to operate in an ambiguous and rapidly changing work environment
Must be comfortable working independently, with minimal oversight, setting own objectives and measuring against goals
Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflict, establish rapport, and collaborate effectively across teams
Ability to resolve problems that are without clear precedent
Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships across the enterprise
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong conflict management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, potential interactions ranging from senior leaders to subject matter experts
Elevated level of integrity and accountability
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here (https://corporate.target.com/about/locations/Target-in-the-Twin-Cities) if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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