QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

KENT WORLDWIDE; Bow (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Nutrition, part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, seeks a Quality Control Supervisor in Bow, NH to lead quality processes, support regulatory compliance, and partner with plant leadership to drive improvements. You will monitor feed quality, safety, and product integrity while ensuring SOP adherence and documentation accuracy.

The role involves coaching staff, overseeing audits, and maintaining quality records to support a high-standard operation in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of animal feed cGMPs.
• Knowledge of FSMA and Food Safety Plans/Preventative Controls/HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with plant leadership and QA regarding issues impacting feed quality, food safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and documentation standards and record-keeping.

Skills

Strong communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to join our team in Bow, NH. In this role, you\'ll help ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the products we manufacture by leading quality processes, supporting regulatory compliance, and partnering with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement. If you take pride in maintaining high standards, solving problems proactively, and making a visible impact on operations, we\'d love to hear from you.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Bow, NH

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with plant leadership and Corporate QA, reporting issues that impact feed quality, food safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Enforce safety, housekeeping, and documentation standards while ensuring housekeeping activities are completed and properly recorded.
• Lead monthly Quality Control committee meetings, maintain meeting documentation, and support internal and third-party audits.
• Train and onboard employees on feed quality, food safety, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance across the facility.
• Verify adherence to SOPs for ingredient receiving, bulk feed transporter verification, equipment cleanout, housekeeping practices, and mock recall programs.
• Maintain and review quality records and production documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Oversee ingredient inspection, mycotoxin testing, sample collection, positive release programs, and investigations of failed lots or non-conforming materials.
• Manage medication inventory, investigate non-compliant feed and customer complaints, and document corrective actions and findings.

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.

TRAVEL

• Minimal, training and department meetings.