Site Quality Control Manager
Jesup, GA
Description
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented quality leader looking to make a lasting impact in an innovative and growing company? At Healthy Pet, we are passionate about creating high-quality, sustainable pet products – and we’re looking for a Site Quality Control Manager to help us uphold the highest standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for quality-driven professional who thrives on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. If you are passionate about quality, have a keen eye for data-driven decision-making, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of product excellence, we’d love to hear from you!
At Healthy Pet, we’re not just manufacturing pet products; we’re setting industry standards with sustainably sourced, natural plant fiber products. As a private company with a far-reaching global presence, we’re poised for continued growth and innovation. Your role here will support our commitment to a long-term, global perspective in pet care.
The Site Quality Control Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that every product meets the highest quality standards before reaching the consumer. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality assurance processes across the facility, fostering a culture of quality excellence. The role requires proactive leadership in training teams, monitoring compliance, conducting root cause analyses, and driving corrective actions to maintain and enhance product integrity.
The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to identify trends, assess risks, and implement strategic improvements while ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company standards. As a key liaison between departments, this role fosters collaboration to optimize quality outcomes, enhance customer satisfaction, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to engage cross-functional teams in achieving world-class quality standards.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts, verifies, and validates quality procedures used by the site’s Quality and Operations teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards
- Participates in cross-functional meetings to actively listen, share quality insights, and communicate effectively with all relevant departments, ensuring alignment on quality standards and initiatives
- Effectively communicates quality-related changes and project updates to the Quality department and Operations teams, ensuring alignment and smooth implementation
- Analyzes quality trends to identify changes, improvements, and potential concerns in raw materials and manufactured products
- Performs quality testing on raw materials and finished goods to verify compliance with company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements
- Documents and facilitates holds, dispositions, corrective actions, and other quality programs as part of the HACCP and quality system requirements
- Supervises and provides backup support to the Quality Technician team, ensuring continuity of operations by performing all necessary testing and quality-related activities as needed
- Conducts monthly facility and quality system audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
- Fosters collaboration and effective communication across all departments to strengthen teamwork and alignment on quality objectives
- Maintains and updates quality databases while actively contributing to the annual review, revision, and development of the quality documentation system
- Analyzes and presents consumer and customer feedback to Operations teams, providing insights for quality improvements, and participates in customer communications as needed
- Leads continuous improvement initiatives for processes, procedures, and products to enhance quality assurance and overall operational excellence
- Collaborates closely with Operations to implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), drive quality initiatives, and execute corrective actions, with a focus on process improvement and long-term solutions
- Partners with key stakeholders across the organization to align quality objectives, enhance product reliability, and optimize cost efficiency
- Ensure effective systems and training programs are established and maintained to support quality and operational excellence
- Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for quality concerns, collaborating with Operations to drive effective and sustainable solutions
- Conducts verification and validation processes to ensure the quality system meets regulatory requirements and company standards
- Procures laboratory equipment and supplies to support quality operations across manufacturing facility locations
- Serves as a professional representative of the company, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in all activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
- Associate’s degree in a related technical field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least five years of successful quality control management experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience in pulp & paper or food manufacturing considered a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at the intermediate level, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management
- Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Experience with inventory control systems, including hold and release programs
- Knowledge of HACCP and SQF or equivalent auditing standards, with experience in food safety and quality management systems preferred
BENEFITS:
- Best in class low premium health benefits
- Employer paid vision/short- and long-term disability/life insurance
- Voluntary FSA/additional life insurance/accident insurance
- Generous matching 401k plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick and vacation days
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Bonus Opportunities
To be considered, please apply through our website at:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Healthy Pet is a drug-free workplace.