Quality Assurance Manager - Livestock Nutrition

Rangen LLC•Buhl, ID

34d

About The Position

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, Rangen Group is poised for significant growth and opportunity. The Quality Assurance Manager will play a role in shaping the company's future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. This is a safety-first organization that prioritizes its customers and employees. This role is for a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one. The company offers endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand, with attractive market wages and top-tier benefits. It is an employer of choice where innovation and ambition are encouraged, and a passion for quality products and continuous improvement drive everything they do. This is a dynamic team environment with full access and exposure to senior and executive leadership. This is an exciting ground floor opportunity to help shape the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Feed Science, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of quality, feed safety, or food safety experience in feed manufacturing, grain processing, or animal nutrition.
Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
Multi-site experience, preferred.
Strong knowledge of FDA FSMA, Preventive Controls for Animal Food, AAFCO, GMPs, and feed manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) – Animal Feed
AFIA-KSU 500 Short Course
HACCP Certification
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership & Team Development
Audit Management
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Problem Solving
Communication & Collaboration
Data Analysis & Decision-Making

Responsibilities

Promote a workplace safety and quality culture that aligns with Rangen Values.
Manage the facility Quality Management System (QMS).
Develop, implement, and maintain Feed Safety Plans and prerequisite programs.
Lead hazard analysis, preventive controls, verification activities, and corrective actions.
Oversee product testing, sampling, laboratory activities, and product release decisions.
Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances, and quality incidents using root cause analysis.
Maintain compliance with FDA FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food requirements.
Lead Safe Feed/Safe Food certification activities and regulatory inspections.
Ensure compliance with AAFCO ingredient, labeling, and feed regulations.
Coordinate traceability, recall preparedness, and mock recall exercises.
Monitor quality standards for manufactured feed products.
Verify adherence to GMPs, sanitation programs, and process controls.
Partner with Operations to improve product consistency, process capability, and operational performance.
Support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to ingredients, formulations, equipment, and processes.
Participate in supplier approval and ingredient qualification programs.
Review specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and supplier documentation.
Conduct internal audits, develop actions plans and close them out based on findings.
Monitor supplier performance, implement corrective actions as needed and escalate poor performance.
Supervise FSQR Specialist and FSQ technicians and laboratory personnel.
Train employees on feed safety, quality systems, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.
Foster a culture of quality, feed safety, and continuous improvement across the facility.
Support quality, feed safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement activities across multiple sites.