Quality Coordinator

Nutreco; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating

Job summary

Nutreco's Hi-Pro Feeds USA (Trouw Nutrition division) seeks a Detail-oriented Quality Coordinator to oversee quality and food safety programs across multiple locations. You will work with Operations, Sales, Nutrition, Procurement, Customer Service, HSE, Finance, and Laboratory teams to drive QA/QC activities, audits, testing, and recalls.

A background in animal or food science and QA/QC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Agricultural Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of QA/QC or related experience
• Knowledge of livestock nutrition, food safety, feed milling, manufacturing, or agriculture is an asset
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong math skills and understanding of the metric system
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10% between locations
• Nice to Have FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Certification
• HACCP for Food Processors Certification
• Experience with supplier audits, food safety programs, laboratories, or feed manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and food safety programs across Hi-Pro Feeds USA locations
• Ensure products and manufacturing processes meet customer expectations, Nutreco standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate quality assurance and quality control activities across sites
• Conduct audits and inspections, coordinate laboratory testing programs
• Investigate quality issues and administer mock recalls and recalls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and protect feed safety, product consistency, and customer confidence

Skills

QA/QC experience

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Animal Science / Food Science / Agricultural Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Quality Coordinator Location: Comanche, Texas Hours/Shift: Full-time Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own your impact as a Quality Coordinator at Hi-Pro Feeds USA, Trouw Nutrition division, a Nutreco company. This slogan aligns well with the role’s responsibility for maintaining quality standards, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of products that support livestock producers across the United States. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

As a Quality Coordinator, you will own the quality and food safety programs across Hi-Pro Feeds USA locations, ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet customer expectations, Nutreco standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Working closely with Operations, Sales, Nutrition, Procurement, Customer Service, HSE, Finance, and Laboratory teams, you will coordinate quality assurance and quality control activities, conduct audits and inspections, coordinate laboratory testing programs, investigate quality issues, administer mock recalls and recalls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping protect feed safety, product consistency, and customer confidence while supporting our purpose of Feeding the Future.

Who we’re looking for

You are a detail-oriented and proactive quality professional who enjoys problem-solving, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You take ownership of challenges, seek answers independently, and build trusted relationships with colleagues and customers. Whether conducting audits, investigating non-conformances, reviewing suppliers, or managing quality systems, you are committed to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement. If you are passionate about food safety, animal nutrition, manufacturing quality, and owning your impact, we would like to hear from you.

• Diploma or degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Agricultural Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of QA/QC or related experience
• Knowledge of livestock nutrition, food safety, feed milling, manufacturing, or agriculture is an asset
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong math skills and understanding of the metric system
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10% between locations
• Nice to Have FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Certification
• HACCP for Food Processors Certification
• Experience with supplier audits, food safety programs, laboratories, or feed manufacturing environments

What you'll receive

As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. In addition, you'll receive Day 1 Competitive health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

• Day 1 Competitive health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of what you do every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your development, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit

AI Screening Disclosure

Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

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Eligibility

Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing.

Accessibility

Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Employment Equity

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.

About Us

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know‑how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors.

Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Commitment to Compliance

Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to have a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.