Senior Quality Manager — Pet Food & Compliance Leader

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; 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

7 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Full Time Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance team and oversee QA systems, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements. You will drive SQF implementation, lead audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to safeguard product safety and customer satisfaction in a dynamic onsite environment.

Join a company that values problem solvers and a collaborative culture, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Quality Assurance team and manage all quality-related departmental activities.
• Manage and maintain quality systems, ensuring adherence to QA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the SQF system across the organization.
• Lead SQF training initiatives and ensure all departments are trained and compliant with food safety standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for pest control and chemical service providers.
• Conduct and manage internal audits; prepare for and lead customer and regulatory audits.
• Address and manage significant quality holds that may result in product loss, including investigation, documentation, and 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-related costs and risks to leadership.
• Implement discipline and corrective actions for Quality Assurance team members in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate with the Director on Quality Assurance compensation planning and departmental strategy.

Skills

SQF knowledge

Quality leadership

Audit management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Full Time Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance team and oversee QA systems, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements. You will drive SQF implementation, lead audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to safeguard product safety and customer satisfaction in a dynamic onsite environment.

Join a company that values problem solvers and a collaborative culture, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision,