QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

KENT WORLDWIDE; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Consumer Brands Americas, LLC in Columbus, MS is seeking a Quality Supervisor to support the Quality Manager in upholding quality and food safety standards behind our products while ensuring compliance with company requirements and government regulations.

You will partner with the Quality team to manage laboratory and line QC, implement BRC and Food Safety programs, and lead audits to ensure GMP adherence and a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience in a similar Quality 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

Quality management experience

People skills

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related field

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