QA Manager - Animal Feed Production Facility

One Degree Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Ag is seeking a dedicated site leader to oversee the quality control program at a regional feed manufacturing facility. You will supervise sampling, testing, and medicated feed protocols while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The role involves leading laboratory operations and coordinating with production teams to resolve deviations, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement in multi-species production lines.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal feed manufacturing or grain quality.
• Certification as a preventive controls qualified individual.
• Strong leadership in a high-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of federal manufacturing compliance standards.
• Experience with medicated feeds and preventing cross-contamination.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of the facility quality control program.
• Direct sampling and testing of incoming raw ingredients.
• Maintain rigorous sequencing and flushing for medicated feeds.
• Ensure compliance with modern food safety regulations.
• Manage on-site laboratory operations and technician performance.
• Serve as the liaison for state and federal audits.
• Verify nutritional accuracy for animal diets.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve quality deviations.

Skills

Feed quality management

Cross-contamination prevention

Medicared feed handling

Preventive controls certification

Federal compliance knowledge

Laboratory data interpretation

Leadership in production

Team coordination

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Type: Full Time

Our client is seeking a dedicated site leader to oversee the rigorous quality protocols at their multifaceted regional feed manufacturing facility. This position ensures that all finished nutritional products meet stringent safety standards while managing the complex requirements of multi-species production lines.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of the facility quality control program
• Direct the sampling and testing of incoming raw ingredients
• Maintain rigorous sequencing and flushing protocols for medicated feeds
• Ensure full compliance with modern food safety regulations
• Manage on-site laboratory operations and technician performance
• Serve as the primary liaison for state and federal audits
• Verify nutritional accuracy for a diverse range of animal diets
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve any quality deviations

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in animal feed manufacturing or grain quality
• Proven ability to manage complex systems independently
• Expertise in handling medicated feed and preventing cross-contamination
• Certification as a preventive controls qualified individual
• Detailed knowledge of federal manufacturing compliance standards
• Strong technical skills for operating laboratory analysis equipment
• Background in animal science or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated leadership in a high-volume production environment