Job description

BrightPet Nutrition Group manufactures premium and super-premium pet foods for U.S. and international markets. Our top-of-the-line ingredient options and state-of-the-art American manufacturing operations ensure the quality of every recipe we produce.

BrightPet represents a philosophy-driven partnership of contract manufacturers Ohio Pet Foods in Lisbon, Ohio, Southern Tier Pet Nutrition in Sherburne, New York and Phoebe Products in Kiel, Wisconsin, and BNG Miracle Pet in Dayton, Ohio.

We have united to better serve the quality-driven segment of the pet food market, guided by operational excellence, U.S. safety standards and innovative incubators. We have united to better serve the quality-driven segment of the pet food market, guided by operational excellence, U.S. safety standards and innovative incubators.

Position Nature & Scope:

The key responsibilities of this new position will be to coordinate and execute strategic objectives in food safety, regulatory and internal compliance, auditing, product recalls, quality assurance, microbiological testing in addition to meeting / exceeding federal, state and local regulatory compliance standards where applicable. This includes but is not limited to company quality compliance, continuous improvement processes, ongoing program improvement, product tracking, maintaining quality control samples, achieving top-notch audit results and maintaining industry best practices. BrightPet Nutrition Group is a rapidly growing leader in the contract manufacturing and branded pet food manufacturing industry and seeks an individual who can grow and develop with them.

Specific Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Development, maintenance, and verification of auditing programs in order to confirm that our expectations are executed on a consistent basis.
• SQF program leader, responsible for multiple department’s knowledge and compliance to the SQF standard.
• Set acceptable Food Safety and Quality standards for manufacturing that meet or exceed the expectations of our valued customers and regulators.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of all mandated regulations such as FDA and USDA Rules and Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, HAACP, Chemical Program, Bioterrorism Act, Recall andReturn Program and Standard Operating Procedures and Processes in conjunction with facility Managers.
• Complete supplier facility audits to ensure standards of compliance are met.
• Work closely with Operations to drive quality ownership from manufacturing to the warehouse through to distribution.
• Manage the risk assessment, identification, development, and implementation of practices and procedures at multi---location operations associated with Food Quality and Safety.
• Maintain programs and share new updates for trends in the industry as they relate to food safety, which are current and applicable at all times.
• Act as the liaison for technical and quality issues between the company, its sales force and its customers.
• Ensure completion of Internal Quality Control daily audits as required; Provide proper documentation for any audits as required.
• Ensure all sanitation processes meet or exceed company and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and analyze trend data as they relate to Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Oversee monitoring, verification and validation activities to ensure all products leaving the facility meet the facility’s Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Act as the company representative for all external compliance groups/audits.
• Drive customer complaint reduction and manage to expectations.
• Manage microbiological testing curriculum to support industry and governing guidelines.
• Manage quality and safety program methodology and parameters and ensure proper execution, interpretation and communication of results as well as program revisions and verification.
• Review completed in-house audits and provide regulatory guidelines and action plans for corrective measures and follow-up in order to meet compliance standards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment on a regular and spot basis to identify and correct potential hazards, food safety issues and to ensure safety regulation compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred; MBA or advanced degree a definite plus. Degree in Food Safety preferred.
• Background in federal, state and local regulations and industry best practices related to food safety and quality assurance desired.
• Certified Food Safety Trainer Preferred (recognized programs ex. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point--- HACCP)
• 5-10 years of experience directing multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Manufacturing management experience a plus.
• Significant knowledge and implementation skills of principles / practices for food safety and quality assurance preferred.
• Strong relationship and people management skills.
• Strong computer skills (specifically Word and Excel)
• Excellent Communications skills both written and oral.
• Travel to all facilities will be required. Ability to travel up to 50%
• Knowledge of distribution operating systems, logistics and forecasting

Dominant Physical Requirements & Essential Job Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds above shoulders.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold and hot/humid temperatures within the plant, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lisbon, OH 44432: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Managing Multiple Sites: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lisbon, OH 44432

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