Quality Manager - Lead Pet Food Quality & Compliance

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN, is seeking a full-time Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance team and uphold our commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. This onsite role focuses on maintaining SQF compliance, driving improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality.

Join Barrett Petfood to contribute to a dynamic culture, with strong benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in quality management in food or pet food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SQF and food safety regulations.
• Experience leading audits and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Quality Assurance team and manage all quality-related departmental activities.
• Maintain quality systems, ensure QA policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and improve the SQF system across the organization.
• Lead SQF training initiatives and ensure training compliance with food safety standards.
• Serve as primary contact for pest control and chemical service providers.
• Conduct and manage internal audits; prepare for and lead customer and regulatory audits.
• Address significant quality holds, investigate and implement corrective actions.
• Write, review, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Initiate purchase requisitions related to quality, food safety, and compliance needs.
• Communicate non-routine quality costs and risks to leadership.
• Implement discipline and corrective actions for QA team members per policies.
• Collaborate with the Director on QA compensation planning and departmental strategy.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field

Tools

SQF

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN, is seeking a full-time Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance team and uphold our commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. This onsite role focuses on maintaining SQF compliance, driving improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality.

Join Barrett Petfood to contribute to a dynamic culture, with strong benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.