Compliance Supervisor LLC

Compliance Supervisor - Valent Bio Sciences, LLC

Location: Osage, IA
Employment type: Full-time

$83,500.00/yr - $/yr

Valent Bio Sciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. With over 60 years of experience, our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, we operate with a “Sumitomo Spirit” mindset, contributing to society while making a profit.

As a Compliance Supervisor at Valent Bio Sciences you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our quality and compliance systems at the Osage facility. The position oversees a team of Documentation and Compliance Specialists, drives ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, manages customer complaint and Material Review Board (MRB) programs, and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements including EPA FIFRA GLP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

• Lead quality and compliance activities including audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process improvements.
• Supervise and mentor Documentation and Compliance Specialists to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory expectations.
• Act as Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) for EPA FIFRA GLP (40 CFR Part 160) studies and ensure proper documentation, reporting, and study integrity.
• Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs), test records, and product batch release in LIMS and SAP.
• Serve as backup to the Sr. Quality Manager, supporting plant‑wide quality initiatives and oversight of compliance metrics.
• Manage and maintain quality systems, including LIMS, SAP (Quality functions), and Open Text, overseeing configuration, validation, access control, and data integrity to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
• Partner with IT to ensure system upgrades, integrations, and training are effectively implemented for QA, QC, and manufacturing users.
• Ensure accurate documentation and secure record retention across electronic systems.
• Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews, and CAPA follow‑ups.
• Track and report key quality performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate employee training and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and documentation practices.
• Provide compliance expertise and support to cross‑functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Develop and manage compliance‑related projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement through training, coaching, and collaboration.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities to assess nonconforming materials and define appropriate disposition actions.
• Manage the customer complaint process from intake through investigation and closure, ensuring effective communication with internal teams and customers.
• Trend and report complaint and MRB data to identify recurring issues and recommend systemic improvements.
• Prepare summary reports for management review, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in site initiatives to strengthen audit readiness and operational excellence.

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in microbiology, chemistry, or biology from an accredited university with 6+ years of quality or compliance related experience and management.
• Previous experience in manufacturing in a cGMP environment for products used in agriculture and animal feed, understanding of cGMP standards for Animal Feed Industry and EPA regulation for agriculture products, and managed ISO programs.
• Good interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills; ability to build relationships needed for program success.
• Ability to analyze statistics and identify trends and perform cost/benefit analysis for efficient allocation of limited…