Livestock Certification Supervisor

About the role

The Livestock Certification Supervisor manages a team of Certification Specialists and oversees CCOF’s USDA National Organic Program livestock scope standards and OPT Grass-Fed certification. This role ensures the effective implementation and consistent application of certification standards while providing leadership and mentorship to the certification staff. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining organic integrity and supporting the organization's mission to advance organic agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor certification staff to ensure high-quality technical and customer service.
• Develop systems, tools, and programs to enhance efficiency, quality, and staff job satisfaction.
• Oversee quality control of livestock certification work and address unique compliance issues.
• Monitor and implement actions regarding NOP updates, audits, and regulatory changes.
• Manage the OPT Grass-Fed Program and maintain program resources.
• Supervise direct reports by defining roles, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations.

Required skills

• USDA National Organic Program
• Certification processes
• Microsoft Office
• Technical support
• Customer service
• Database management

Nice to have

• OPT Grass-Fed Certification
• Quality assurance
• Project management
• Staff supervision
• Livestock production
• Intact Platform

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a CCOF Certification Specialist or equivalent industry experience
• B.A. or B.S. degree or higher in environmental science, agriculture, or related fields
• At least 3 years of experience in an applicable field gained through work or volunteer positions

Certifications

• IOIA Organic Livestock Inspector training

Benefits

• Health plans
• 401(k) program
• Sick time
• Personal time
• Vacation time

About the Company

CCOF advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through advocacy, education, grants, and personal, accessible organic certification. Founded in California over 53 years ago, the nonprofit is governed by the people who grow and make food and is supported by an organic family of farmers, ranchers, processors, retailers, consumers, and policymakers.