FSQR Specialist

Rangen LLC; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

PTO

Wellbeing time

10 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Rangen LLC invites you to join our growing team as an FSQR Specialist. You will support the implementation and continuous improvement of food safety, quality, and regulatory programs across manufacturing operations, collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure products meet company standards and regulatory expectations.

This role suits a developing FSQR professional who enjoys working across safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, FSQR, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in food, feed, pet food, ingredient manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, and preventive controls.
• Familiarity with AAFCO requirements and animal food regulations is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and support risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Promote a workplace safety and quality culture that aligns with Rangen Values.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist with development, review, and maintenance of policies, programs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support hazard analyses, risk assessments, preventive controls, and food/feed safety plans.
• Monitor quality and food safety performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in management of non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support compliance with FDA regulations, FSMA Preventive Controls requirements, AAFCO standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations, as well as other 3rd party standards.
• Maintain food safety and quality documentation, records, and regulatory programs.
• Assist in preparing for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
• Support product traceability, recall readiness, and verification activities.
• Support supplier approval, risk assessment, and monitoring programs.
• Review specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), supplier documentation, and quality records.
• Assist with ingredient qualification and supplier corrective action activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier compliance.
• Participate in internal audits and facility assessments.
• Support audit preparation, corrective action follow-up, and verification activities.
• Assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Track and report progress on action items and quality objectives.
• Assist with customer complaints, quality investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Support environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, laboratory testing programs, and microbiological control activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and food safety data to identify trends and risks.
• Provide technical support to operations and cross-functional teams regarding food safety and quality requirements.
• Support employee training programs related to GMPs, food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with manufacturing teams to drive compliance and execution.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

MS Office

Quality mindset

Team collaboration

Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits!
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? In this role, you will have full access and exposure to senior and executive leadership!

Position Summary:

The FSQR Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of food safety, quality, and regulatory programs across manufacturing operations. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure products are manufactured in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. The FSQR Specialist supports quality systems, food safety programs, supplier quality, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping foster a culture of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.

This role is ideal for a developing FSQR professional who enjoys working across food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, supplier quality, auditing, and continuous improvement while supporting the manufacture of safe, high-quality products.

What You’ll Do:

• Promote a workplace safety and quality culture that aligns with Rangen Values.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist with development, review, and maintenance of policies, programs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support hazard analyses, risk assessments, preventive controls, and food/feed safety plans.
• Monitor quality and food safety performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in management of non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support compliance with FDA regulations, FSMA Preventive Controls requirements, AAFCO standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations, as well as other 3rd party standards.
• Maintain food safety and quality documentation, records, and regulatory programs.
• Assist in preparing for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
• Support product traceability, recall readiness, and verification activities.
• Support supplier approval, risk assessment, and monitoring programs.
• Review specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), supplier documentation, and quality records.
• Assist with ingredient qualification and supplier corrective action activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier compliance.
• Participate in internal audits and facility assessments.
• Support audit preparation, corrective action follow-up, and verification activities.
• Assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Track and report progress on action items and quality objectives.
• Assist with customer complaints, quality investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Support environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, laboratory testing programs, and microbiological control activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and food safety data to identify trends and risks.
• Provide technical support to operations and cross-functional teams regarding food safety and quality requirements.
• Support employee training programs related to GMPs, food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with manufacturing teams to drive compliance and execution.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, FSQR, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in food, feed, pet food, ingredient manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, and preventive controls.
• Familiarity with AAFCO requirements and animal food regulations is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and support risk-based decision making.
• Effective project management and follow-through capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and quality management tools.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Experience participating in audits, investigations, or quality system activities preferred.
• PCQI Certification (or ability to obtain) - Animal Feed.
• HACCP Certification.
• Food Safety & Quality Mindset.
• Attention to Detail.
• Problem Solving.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Collaboration & Teamwork.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Regulatory Awareness.
• Technical Communication.
• Organization & Execution.
• Learning Agility.

Rangen, LLC Inc. offers a rich and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, competitive PTO, Wellbeing Time, 10 company-paid holidays, and additional benefits designed to support you and your family.

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.