QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

• This role is designed and intended to be performed in Waterloo, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a key quality resource for the facility, communicating issues that may impact feed quality or safety to plant leadership and Corporate QA.
• Lead monthly Quality Control committee meetings and maintain documentation of key discussions and actions.
• Train and support team members on SOPs, feed quality, food safety, and quality expectations, including onboarding new plant personnel.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits to help ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs covering ingredient receiving, bulk feed transport, housekeeping, and equipment cleanout.
• Conduct and document mock recalls as required.
• Review production and quality records daily for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee incoming ingredient inspection and testing, including mycotoxin testing and positive release programs.
• Monitor medication inventory and investigate non-compliant feed and customer quality concerns, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-through.
• Promote and reinforce strong safety and housekeeping practices throughout the facility.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Computer skills, including the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Sharepoint.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of Animal Feed current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
• Knowledge of animal Food Safety Plans, Preventative Controls and Hazard Analysis.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55lbs from floor to working height as job requires.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

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