At Open Farm Pet, our mission is simple: to do good for pets and the planet. We’re a passionate team dedicated to creating high-quality, sustainable pet food that makes a positive impact on animals and the environment. Every day, we collaborate to innovate and provide products that help pets live their best lives while preserving the world they call home.
We foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and growth, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Whether you’re just beginning your career or seeking your next challenge, Open Farm Pet offers a supportive environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that shares your passion for pets and the planet, we’d love to hear from you. Explore our open positions below and take the next step in your career with Open Farm Pet!
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About Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
Executive Summary
Open Farm’s continued growth within strategic retail partnerships requires disciplined in-store execution, structured education, and consistent operational follow-through at scale. The Regional Sales Manager plays a critical role in supporting growth by ensuring national account strategies are executed effectively across assigned regions.
At a national level, strategic direction and account priorities are set by the Vice President, National Accounts. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for executing those priorities in the field by driving successful launches, managing merchandising elements, strengthening district and store-level relationships, ensuring reset and promotional compliance and delivering structured training within the designated strategic retail chain.
This role is field-driven and execution-focused, partnering closely with both Director, National Accounts and Territory Sales Managers to support sales performance while maintaining clear alignment with national objectives. Success in this position directly impacts sales growth, brand representation, operational consistency and disciplined capital deployment across the retail network. The role carries direct accountability not only for execution performance but also for responsible trade and expense management, ensuring regional investments generate measurable and profitable growth.
Role Description
Reporting to the Vice President, National Accounts, the Regional Sales Manager plays a key role in driving sales performance, accelerating brand adoption and ensuring disciplined in-store execution within a designated strategic retail chain.
This role is responsible for executing launch and growth strategies that expand Open Farm’s presence within the assigned strategic partner, strengthening relationships at the district and store level and ensuring products are consistently represented with excellence across all locations.
The Regional Sales Manager contributes directly to company growth by leading in-store execution, driving structured education initiatives, optimizing retail compliance, and partnering closely with Territory Sales Managers to support successful activation across 1,500+ stores. This role also serves as a brand ambassador, reinforcing Open Farm’s mission and positioning in every store interaction.
Account assignments and strategic priorities may evolve over time based on business needs, and this role is expected to adapt accordingly while maintaining consistent execution standards.
Responsibilities
Sales Optimization
Customer Focus
Business Development & Operations
Required Experience and Skills
Territory and Travel Requirements
This role requires a high level of mobility, flexibility and commitment to consistent in-person engagement. The Regional Sales Manager operates primarily in the field, maintaining a proactive, hands-on approach to driving results through disciplined in-store execution and relationship development.
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
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At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
Executive Summary
Open Farm’s continued growth within strategic retail partnerships requires disciplined in-store execution, structured education, and consistent operational follow-through at scale. The Regional Sales Manager plays a critical role in supporting growth by ensuring national account strategies are executed effectively across assigned regions.
At a national level, strategic direction and account priorities are set by the Vice President, National Accounts. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for executing those priorities in the field by driving successful launches, managing merchandising elements, strengthening district and store-level relationships, ensuring reset and promotional compliance and delivering structured training within the designated strategic retail chain.
This role is field-driven and execution-focused, partnering closely with both Director, National Accounts and Territory Sales Managers to support sales performance while maintaining clear alignment with national objectives. Success in this position directly impacts sales growth, brand representation, operational consistency and disciplined capital deployment across the retail network. The role carries direct accountability not only for execution performance but also for responsible trade and expense management, ensuring regional investments generate measurable and profitable growth.
Role Description
Reporting to the Vice President, National Accounts, the Regional Sales Manager plays a key role in driving sales performance, accelerating brand adoption and ensuring disciplined in-store execution within a designated strategic retail chain.
This role is responsible for executing launch and growth strategies that expand Open Farm’s presence within the assigned strategic partner, strengthening relationships at the district and store level and ensuring products are consistently represented with excellence across all locations.
The Regional Sales Manager contributes directly to company growth by leading in-store execution, driving structured education initiatives, optimizing retail compliance, and partnering closely with Territory Sales Managers to support successful activation across 1,500+ stores. This role also serves as a brand ambassador, reinforcing Open Farm’s mission and positioning in every store interaction.
Account assignments and strategic priorities may evolve over time based on business needs, and this role is expected to adapt accordingly while maintaining consistent execution standards.
Responsibilities
Sales Optimization
Customer Focus
Business Development & Operations
Required Experience and Skills
Territory and Travel Requirements
This role requires a high level of mobility, flexibility and commitment to consistent in-person engagement. The Regional Sales Manager operates primarily in the field, maintaining a proactive, hands-on approach to driving results through disciplined in-store execution and relationship development.
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
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About Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
Executive Summary
Open Farm’s continued growth within strategic retail partnerships requires disciplined in-store execution, structured education, and consistent operational follow-through at scale. The Regional Sales Manager plays a critical role in supporting growth by ensuring national account strategies are executed effectively across assigned regions.
At a national level, strategic direction and account priorities are set by the Vice President, National Accounts. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for executing those priorities in the field by driving successful launches, managing merchandising elements, strengthening district and store-level relationships, ensuring reset and promotional compliance and delivering structured training within the designated strategic retail chain.
This role is field-driven and execution-focused, partnering closely with both Director, National Accounts and Territory Sales Managers to support sales performance while maintaining clear alignment with national objectives. Success in this position directly impacts sales growth, brand representation, operational consistency and disciplined capital deployment across the retail network. The role carries direct accountability not only for execution performance but also for responsible trade and expense management, ensuring regional investments generate measurable and profitable growth.
Role Description
Reporting to the Vice President, National Accounts, the Regional Sales Manager plays a key role in driving sales performance, accelerating brand adoption and ensuring disciplined in-store execution within a designated strategic retail chain.
This role is responsible for executing launch and growth strategies that expand Open Farm’s presence within the assigned strategic partner, strengthening relationships at the district and store level and ensuring products are consistently represented with excellence across all locations.
The Regional Sales Manager contributes directly to company growth by leading in-store execution, driving structured education initiatives, optimizing retail compliance, and partnering closely with Territory Sales Managers to support successful activation across 1,500+ stores. This role also serves as a brand ambassador, reinforcing Open Farm’s mission and positioning in every store interaction.
Account assignments and strategic priorities may evolve over time based on business needs, and this role is expected to adapt accordingly while maintaining consistent execution standards.
Responsibilities
Sales Optimization
Customer Focus
Business Development & Operations
Required Experience and Skills
Territory and Travel Requirements
This role requires a high level of mobility, flexibility and commitment to consistent in-person engagement. The Regional Sales Manager operates primarily in the field, maintaining a proactive, hands-on approach to driving results through disciplined in-store execution and relationship development.
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Open FarmAbout Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, animal-loving Senior Director of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory to join our team and play an integral role in strengthening our culture and values while building and enhancing our food safety, quality, and regulatory programs.
Reporting to the SVP of FSQA & Regulatory, this role is responsible for ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality, safe products that reflect Open Farm’s standards. The Senior Director will have direct oversight of compliance with licensed certification partners (GAP, Certified Humane, OceanWise, etc.), as well as federal, state, and other regulatory requirements across North America and export markets. This role will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales to drive aligned, cross-functional initiatives and consistent execution across the business.
The ideal candidate is ambitious and deeply passionate about quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical to building consumer trust in the Open Farm brand by ensuring products consistently meet the highest safety and quality standards, helping deliver safe, reliable nutrition for pets.
What You Will Own and Drive
What you bring to the table:
What We Offer You — It’s the Perfect Package
Hybrid Work
At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.
Vacancy Type: Existing Vacancy
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Open FarmAbout Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, animal-loving Senior Director of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory to join our team and play an integral role in strengthening our culture and values while building and enhancing our food safety, quality, and regulatory programs.
Reporting to the SVP of FSQA & Regulatory, this role is responsible for ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality, safe products that reflect Open Farm’s standards. The Senior Director will have direct oversight of compliance with licensed certification partners (GAP, Certified Humane, OceanWise, etc.), as well as federal, state, and other regulatory requirements across North America and export markets. This role will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales to drive aligned, cross-functional initiatives and consistent execution across the business.
The ideal candidate is ambitious and deeply passionate about quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical to building consumer trust in the Open Farm brand by ensuring products consistently meet the highest safety and quality standards, helping deliver safe, reliable nutrition for pets.
What You Will Own and Drive
What you bring to the table:
What We Offer You — It’s the Perfect Package
Hybrid Work
At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.
Vacancy Type: Existing Vacancy
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
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At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
Role Description:
Reporting to the Regional Director of Sales, a Territory Sales Manager plays a key role in driving sales performance, accelerating market expansion, and building brand presence in both existing and new territories. We're seeking an exceptional candidate responsible for executing strategies that grow Open Farm's retail footprint in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The focus will be to strengthen relationships with key accounts and retailers, and ensure our products are well represented and top-of-mind for consumers in the retail space.
A Territory Sales Manager directly contributes to the company's overall growth by identifying new business opportunities, optimizing sales channels, and executing sales and retail initiatives that enhance visibility and market share across the region. A Territory Sales Manager also act as a brand ambassador - inspiring retailers, distributors, and cusotmers alike to champion Open Farm's mission and products.
Responsibilities:
Sales Optimization
Customer Focus
Business Development & Operations
Required Experience and Skills
Territory and Travel Requirements
This role demands a high level of flexibility, mobility, and commitment to in-person relationship building. The Territory Sales Manager works primarily in the field, requiring regular travel and a proactive, hands-on approach to driving results through in-person retailer communication and store visits.
The Territory Sales Manager (TSM) position requires flexible work arrangements, including occasional evenings and weekends, with a minimum of 20 in-person retail store visits per week and up to 60% overnight travel within the assigned territory. The territory includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
A TSM is required to hold a valid driver’s license; reliable transportation and the ability to travel extensively are essential for success in this role.
A TSM is typically a remote position, and employees must reside within the assigned territory to effectively manage regional relationships and opportunities. Territories may be reassigned at the discretion of the Company.
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Open FarmAbout Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Manager of Food Safety and Quality Assurance to join our team and play an integral role in strengthening our food safety culture and protecting the integrity of the Open Farm brand.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust food safety and quality systems across Open Farm’s supply chain and co manufacturing network. The Manager will ensure that all products consistently meet our premium quality standards, regulatory requirements, and certification commitments, while supporting compliance across North America and applicable export markets. This role will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, and external manufacturing partners to drive alignment, continuous improvement, and consistent execution.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and deeply committed to food safety and quality excellence. This role is critical to upholding the trust our customers place in Open Farm by ensuring every product reflects our commitment to transparency, safety, and responsible sourcing, helping deliver safe, high quality nutrition for pets.
What You Will Own and Drive
Food Safety Program Management
Quality Assurance & Supplier Management
Co-Manufacturing Oversight
Consumer & Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
What you bring to the table:
Education & Experience
Technical Knowledge
Skills & Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
What We Offer You — It’s the Perfect Package
Hybrid Work
At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.
Vacancy Type: New Vacancy
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
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About Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
In 2021, Open Farm raised >$80MM CAD in our latest round of funding, led by leading global growth equity firm General Atlantic, who joined Open Farm’s leadership team and existing minority partner, Encore Consumer Capital, on Open Farm’s long-term growth journey. With annual sales growth exceeding 60 per cent over the last three years, our products can be found in over 6,000 neighbourhood pet retailers across North America as well as online at OpenFarmPet.com. Our product line is recognized as a category-leader in product innovation, with a full suite of premium offerings ranging from kibble to fresh meals and supplements. Throughout our growth journey, we have stayed true to our values, partnering with ethical sourcing partners Certified Humane®, Global Animal Partnership, and Ocean Wise Seafood to provide better quality ingredients to pets and ensure we are sourcing ingredients in a way that respects farm animals and the planet.
In our accelerated growth journey and mission to Do Some Good® for animals and the planet, we are looking for an exceptional, innovative, mission-driven finance leader to help build a globally trusted and loved brand and scale into the most successful omni-channel and sustainability focused CPG company in the world.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance will lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and relations, and will provide strategic input into new product innovation projects. The Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance will be a key technical expert, collaborator and leader in the organization, focusing on people, process and systems to ensure we continue to meet the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role acts as a key resource to our co-manufacturer and supplier network, ensuring our safety and quality requirements are implemented across our supply chain, and will also work closely with Open Farm’s Manufacturing, Procurement, Innovation and Impact teams, and play the critical role of championing Open Farm’s rigorous safety and quality standards.
Role Overview
Serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President, Food Safety and Quality Assurance will define and lead the enterprise wide strategy for food safety, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and product integrity.
This executive will architect and continuously strengthen a best-in-class FSQA function that supports rapid growth, product innovation, global expansion, and increasing operational complexity. The VP will serve as the organization’s foremost authority on food safety and regulatory excellence, while acting as a strategic business partner across Manufacturing (external), Procurement, Innovation, Impact, Marketing, and Customer Experience.
The role requires both visionary leadership and operational rigor—building scalable systems, strengthening supplier and co-manufacturing networks, embedding quality into innovation processes, and ensuring Open Farm remains an industry benchmark for safety, transparency, and animal welfare standards.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-oriented executive with deep technical expertise and demonstrated success scaling food safety and quality organizations within high-growth CPG environments.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise FSQA Strategy & Governance
Regulatory Leadership & Compliance
Supply Chain & Partner Oversight
Product Innovation & Commercialization
Crisis Management & Brand Protection
Organizational Leadership & Culture
Experience & Expertise
Leadership Competencies
Why Join Open Farm:
This is a rare opportunity to architect and lead the food safety and quality platform of one of the most mission-driven and fastest-growing premium CPG brands in North America. You will shape the systems that protect product integrity, strengthen consumer trust, and enable sustainable global growth.
What We Offer:
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Open FarmAbout Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
In 2021, Open Farm raised >$80MM CAD in our latest round of funding, led by leading global growth equity firm General Atlantic, who joined Open Farm’s leadership team and existing minority partner, Encore Consumer Capital, on Open Farm’s long-term growth journey. With annual sales growth exceeding 60 per cent over the last three years, our products can be found in over 6,000 neighbourhood pet retailers across North America as well as online at OpenFarmPet.com. Our product line is recognized as a category-leader in product innovation, with a full suite of premium offerings ranging from kibble to fresh meals and supplements. Throughout our growth journey, we have stayed true to our values, partnering with ethical sourcing partners Certified Humane®, Global Animal Partnership, and Ocean Wise Seafood to provide better quality ingredients to pets and ensure we are sourcing ingredients in a way that respects farm animals and the planet.
In our accelerated growth journey and mission to Do Some Good® for animals and the planet, we are looking for an exceptional, innovative, mission-driven finance leader to help build a globally trusted and loved brand and scale into the most successful omni-channel and sustainability focused CPG company in the world.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance will lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and relations, and will provide strategic input into new product innovation projects. The Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance will be a key technical expert, collaborator and leader in the organization, focusing on people, process and systems to ensure we continue to meet the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role acts as a key resource to our co-manufacturer and supplier network, ensuring our safety and quality requirements are implemented across our supply chain, and will also work closely with Open Farm’s Manufacturing, Procurement, Innovation and Impact teams, and play the critical role of championing Open Farm’s rigorous safety and quality standards.
Role Overview
Serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President, Food Safety and Quality Assurance will define and lead the enterprise wide strategy for food safety, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and product integrity.
This executive will architect and continuously strengthen a best-in-class FSQA function that supports rapid growth, product innovation, global expansion, and increasing operational complexity. The VP will serve as the organization’s foremost authority on food safety and regulatory excellence, while acting as a strategic business partner across Manufacturing (external), Procurement, Innovation, Impact, Marketing, and Customer Experience.
The role requires both visionary leadership and operational rigor—building scalable systems, strengthening supplier and co-manufacturing networks, embedding quality into innovation processes, and ensuring Open Farm remains an industry benchmark for safety, transparency, and animal welfare standards.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-oriented executive with deep technical expertise and demonstrated success scaling food safety and quality organizations within high-growth CPG environments.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise FSQA Strategy & Governance
Regulatory Leadership & Compliance
Supply Chain & Partner Oversight
Product Innovation & Commercialization
Crisis Management & Brand Protection
Organizational Leadership & Culture
Experience & Expertise
Leadership Competencies
Why Join Open Farm:
This is a rare opportunity to architect and lead the food safety and quality platform of one of the most mission-driven and fastest-growing premium CPG brands in North America. You will shape the systems that protect product integrity, strengthen consumer trust, and enable sustainable global growth.
What We Offer:
Vacancy Type:
Current Vacancy
Hybrid Work:
At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships
To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact hr@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
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