FSQR Specialist

Rangen LLC•Buhl, ID

About The Position

The FSQR Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of food safety, quality, and regulatory programs across manufacturing operations. The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure products are manufactured in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. The specialist supports quality systems, food safety programs, supplier quality, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization. This role is intended for a developing FSQR professional interested in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, supplier quality, auditing, and continuous improvement while supporting the manufacture of safe, high-quality products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, or a related scientific discipline is preferred.
2–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, FSQR, or manufacturing operations.
Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, and preventive controls.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and support risk-based decision-making.
Effective project management and follow-through capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management tools.
Food safety and quality mindset, attention to detail, problem-solving, continuous improvement, collaboration and teamwork, root cause analysis, regulatory awareness, technical communication, organization and execution, and learning agility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, feed, pet food, ingredient manufacturing, or related industries.
Familiarity with AAFCO requirements and animal food regulations.
Experience participating in audits, investigations, or quality system activities.
PCQI Certification (or ability to obtain) — Animal Feed.
HACCP Certification.

Responsibilities

Promote a workplace safety and quality culture aligned with Rangen Values.
Support implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Assist with developing, reviewing, and maintaining policies, programs, procedures, and work instructions.
Support hazard analyses, risk assessments, preventive controls, and food/feed safety plans.
Monitor quality and food safety performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in management of non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support compliance with FDA regulations, FSMA Preventive Controls requirements, AAFCO standards, customer requirements, applicable industry regulations, and third-party standards.
Maintain food safety and quality documentation, records, and regulatory programs.
Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
Support product traceability, recall readiness, and verification activities.
Support supplier approval, risk assessment, and monitoring programs.
Review specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), supplier documentation, and quality records.
Assist with ingredient qualification and supplier corrective action activities.
Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier compliance.
Participate in internal audits and facility assessments.
Support audit preparation, corrective action follow-up, and verification activities.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Track and report progress on action items and quality objectives.
Assist with customer complaints, quality investigations, and root cause analyses.
Support environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, laboratory testing programs, and microbiological control activities.
Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and food safety data to identify trends and risks.
Provide technical support to operations and cross-functional teams regarding food safety and quality requirements.
Support employee training programs related to GMPs, food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
Promote food safety, quality ownership, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to drive compliance and execution.