QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

Kent Nutrition Group in; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Nutrition Group in Waterloo, IA is recruiting a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee the quality of ingredients, products and documentation, ensuring alignment with internal standards and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities include leading QA meetings, training on SOPs, supporting audits, and maintaining quality records, with a focus on feed safety and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Thorough understanding of cGMPs for animal feed.
• Knowledge of FSMA and food safety plans.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and work in challenging conditions.
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of incoming ingredients and finished products.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping standards with proper documentation.
• Lead monthly Quality Control committee meetings and document actions.
• Train on SOPs related to feed quality and safety, including onboarding.
• Assist audits and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Verify SOP adherence for receiving, transport, and equipment cleaning.

Skills

OSHA safety requirements

Excel

Communication skills

cGMP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR (Finance)

As we prepare for an upcoming retirement, KENT ® Nutrition is excited to welcome a Quality Control Supervisor to our team. This role is responsible for overseeing the quality of incoming ingredients, finished products, and required documentation, while ensuring all operations align with internal quality standards and State and Federal regulations. If you're passionate about quality, take pride in doing things the right way, and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a long‑standing organization, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is designed and intended to be performed in Waterloo, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate regularly with facility leadership, reporting any factors that impact feed quality and safety to plant management and Corporate QA.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping standards, ensuring housekeeping activities are properly documented.
• Lead monthly Quality Control committee meetings and maintain accurate documentation of meeting notes and actions.
• Support and deliver training on SOPs related to feed quality and safety, including onboarding and training of new plant personnel.
• Assist with internal, customer, and third‑party audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Verify adherence to SOPs for ingredient receiving, bulk feed transporters, housekeeping, and equipment cleanout; conduct mock recalls as required.
• Manage quality records and documentation, including daily review of production records for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Oversee incoming ingredient testing and inspection (including mycotoxin testing), manage positive release programs, monitor medication inventory, and investigate non‑compliant feed or customer complaints with proper documentation.

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.