Vice President - Technical Services

September 27, 2024

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Open Farm Pet

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51 - 200 employees

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Description

• Founded in 2014, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. • We are transforming the way people feed their pets with a focus on producing premium, healthy food all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. • The Vice President, Technical Services is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of food quality and safety across the company as well as Research & Development (R&D). • This position requires a deep understanding of food science, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices, particularly in the context of processed meat products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field. A PhD considered a plus. • Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, SQF and Food safety / Quality Management programs. • Deep experience in food quality and safety management, including in a leadership role, preferably in the meat processing and/or pet food industries. • Extensive knowledge of food processing technologies, particularly related to meat. • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful quality assurance and food safety programs. • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and certifications related to meat safety and, ideally, pet food. • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of food quality and safety in a fast-growing, mission-driven company, with annual sales growth of over 60% YOY. • Join a dynamic and supportive work environment with a team of dedicated, high–performing professionals. • Market-competitive compensation. • In addition to your PTO, we offer company wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing. • Volunteer days to give back to our community. • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and Competitive 401k and RRSP plans with company match. • Great office culture (with lot's of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is a norm! • Discounted food for your furry family friends!