Job Description
Job Overview:
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Senior Manager Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR)
Classification: Exempt
Date: May 2026
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.
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. 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 within Target Legal Affairs.
A role in Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory (FSQR) compliance means working in a critical area supporting Target’s efforts to identify, prioritize, and minimize areas of food safety and compliance risk, while proactively educating and equipping team members with guidance 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.
As an FSQR Senior Manager, you will…
Attract, develop and retain a high performing team of subject matter experts on food regulations, claims, and nutrition to drive regulatory compliance across Target's Owned Brand Food & Beverage Business
Coach and provide resources to team members to enable the development and implementation of food labeling and regulatory programs
Work collaboratively across teams and build relationships with leaders to identify and manage food safety, quality and regulatory risk (including claims, labeling, etc.) for Owned Brand Food product development while meeting business goals and development timelines
Support Owned Brand Food growth by defining product specification/label/claim requirements, playing a key role in the overall product development and review process
Partner internally to evaluate pending labeling regulations and external developments to assess claims risks and recommend options to meet business goals
Lead multiple, concurrent FSQR, cross-functional/ cross-pyramid teams to drive continuous improvement projects, working with stakeholders to define, communicate, and measure success for complex business objectives
Support strategic planning through the assessment and management of current programs and resources, to influence and support business initiatives
Manage oversight of third-party contracts and vendors as necessary to manage risk and advance FSQR and food & beverage business goals
Establish and cultivate an external network and represent Target FSQR with industry partners (vendors, professional/ trade organizations) to contribute new ideas and approaches to food safety, quality and regulatory programs
About you:
Minimum 5-10 years of technical experience in consumer-packaged foods; 5+ years food labeling experience required; food manufacturer experience preferred; 2+ years of product development and commercialization experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of CFR - FTC, FDA, USDA, and applicable state laws
Experience with ingredient and product specifications, labeling, and artwork/packaging review and approval for consumer-packaged foods
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence high-performing teams
Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills and self-motivation
Effective in collaborating with and influencing internal and external stakeholders
Strong and proven track record of critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution
Exhibits good judgement and decisiveness
Effective project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results with minimal direction; demonstrates a growth mindset
Able to manage multiple tasks or projects and deliver consistently against timelines
Values and seeks out diverse perspectives and work styles
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 if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
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