Chase Gilson

About Chase Gilson

Experienced Food Safety and Quality Management Professional with a proven record of ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and product integrity within the food manufacturing industry. Currently serving as Food Safety and Quality Manager at Hormel Foods, I oversee all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and animal welfare compliance for a large-scale manufacturing facility.Over the course of nearly seven years with Hormel Foods, I have advanced through multiple leadership roles at both the plant and corporate level. My expertise includes the development and administration of HACCP programs, oversight of USDA regulatory requirements, and execution of third-party audit systems including SQF and BRC. I have directed cross-functional initiatives to optimize quality systems, strengthen compliance frameworks, and support continuous improvement across diverse product categories.I am committed to upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality while advancing organizational objectives and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and industry requirements.

Experience

1. Food Safety and Quality Manager

   Hormel Foods

   Sep 2024 — Present · Faribault, MN, US

   Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards by overseeing humane handling practices, monitoring pre-slaughter conditions, and implementing training programs to uphold ethical treatment throughout the harvesting process- Lead all aspects of food safety and quality assurance as the onsite authority for the manufacturing facility- Maintain and update the plant’s three HACCP plans to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements- Act as the primary liaison for internal and external quality audits, including planning and executing self-audits to maintain SQF certification- Serve as the site administrator and primary contact for USDA Inspectors, collaborating to ensure all products meet USDA regulatory standards- Direct and initiate projects aimed at evaluating and enhancing food safety and product quality- Manage and oversee a team of three exempt supervisors and 40+ hourly FSQ staff, fostering their development and ensuring departmental effectiveness.

Education

• Luther College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Management

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Public Speaking
• Inventory Management
• Confidentiality
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Cpr
• Microsoft Office
• Delegation
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Customer Service
• Multicultural Sensitivity
• Data Entry
• Time Management
• Aed
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Cp3x Software
• Project Management