State Registration Manager (Boise, ID)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

In this position, you will be a key member of the Simplot Agribusiness Regulatory Department responsible for leading the "state team" through state product registrations, licensing, product and sales reporting and related activities. You'll be a great fit with the team if you have a positive attitude and are a highly motivated and organized self-starter. We're looking for someone who has strong time management skills, the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities. We value communication and transparency, and working collaboratively, both on the team and with our internal customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with state regulators, internal customers and team members to respond to and resolve state-related questions and concerns
• Assist team members in responding to deficiencies, violations or complaint investigations
• Manage postings and distribution of labels and related documents (SDS, organic certificates) on internal and external sites (i.e., Agrian, plant sites)
• Coordinate timely processing of state registrations with licensing and reporting team members
• Assist with inventory, system management or other point of sale action required as a result of any state registration changes
• Represent the team in acquisition or new business location discussions or committees
• Supervise and support our state team consisting of three direct reports responsible for licensing, reporting and other projects
• Develop and maintain a standard operating procedure for the state team positions
• Ensure communication and transparency as to status of state team projects
• Manage the budget for state registration, licensing and reporting costs
• Contribute to the development, implementation, training, updating and auditing of the AgriBusiness regulatory program to ensure compliance
• Serve as resource or back up for other team members
• Participate in and monitor activities of governmental and/or industry working groups
• Monitor and communicate state regulation changes and their impact to our key stakeholders
• Participate in business and employee training related to state registrations and overall regulatory compliance

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree required, equivalent education and experience may be considered

Relevant Experience

• Three-to-five years related experience and/or training
• Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with state and industry regulators, as well as internal employees
• Ability to read and understand detailed state regulations
• Ability to travel approximately 20% - this includes travel to other company sites and attendance at various industry events

Job Requisition ID: 11045

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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