QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Consumer Brands Americas, LLC in Columbus, MS seeks a Quality Supervisor to partner with the Quality Manager to uphold quality and food safety standards while ensuring regulatory compliance across our product lines.

The role requires leading QA staff, supporting BRC and GMP programs, performing internal audits, and promoting a safety-first culture with OSHA practices. OT may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Food Science or related field.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Willing to work OT, nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Quality department operations, including laboratory and Quality line functions.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of BRC and Food Safety programs, serving as an active member of the Food Safety team.
• Perform required BRC audits and support plant GMP audits, ensuring adherence to established quality and food safety standards.
• Lead, implement, and continuously support Quality programs and processes across the operation.
• Direct Quality Inspectors and clearly communicate department goals, expectations, and priorities.
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring employees follow all applicable OSHA safety practices, Food Safety Defense Plan, and established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Skills

People skills

Leadership

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Job description

KENT Consumer Brands Americas, LLC, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to join our team in Columbus, MS. In this role, you’ll partner with the Quality Manager to help uphold the quality and food safety standards behind our products while ensuring compliance with company requirements and government regulations.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Columbus, MS.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in managing Quality department operations, including laboratory and Quality line functions.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of BRC and Food Safety programs, serving as an active member of the Food Safety team.
• Perform required BRC audits and support plant GMP audits, ensuring adherence to established quality and food safety standards.
• Lead, implement, and continuously support Quality programs and processes across the operation.
• Direct Quality Inspectors and clearly communicate department goals, expectations, and priorities.
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring employees follow all applicable OSHA safety practices, Food Safety Defense Plan, and established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Food Science or related field
• Experience working in a similar role
• Must be willing to work OT, nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be highly motivated and have strong people skills

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