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

• Charting the strategy for building best-in-class FSQA & Regulatory program s
• Ensuring members of the team across functions are informed and engaged on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance issues impacting our industry.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory regimes across markets and work closely with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to ensure they employ food safety and quality programs that are acceptable to Open Farm (GMP, HACCP plans, GFSI requirements, SQF certification, etc.) .
• Oversee regulatory team function including full compliance and maintenance of certifications for all FSQA, sustainability, and impact related third-party certifications and claims, inclusive of packaging and ingredients (Non-GMO, Country of Origin, Raised without Antibiotics, GAP, CH Ocean Wise, Upcycled Association, Terra Cycle etc.) .
• Support company growth by proactively  auditing and onboarding business partners to ensure they meet company standards for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.   
• Enhance quality and food safety reporting across the organization. Develop aspirational KPIs and a strong reporting feedback loop, while engaging business partners to create best-in-class products. Assemble and manage the material specifications for the inputs to our products, including animal protein, packaging, and all other ingredients.   
• Create formal Material Approval and Specifications processes with Innovation and R&D to ensure all materials and finished products comply with the Open Farm brand and mission guidelines and standards. 
• Provide subject expertise on labeling requirements and compliance, working closely with Innovation and R&D teams. 
• Working quickly and collaboratively to address food safety, quality, and regulatory issues that arise in the business, whether as a result of manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, or otherwise . 

What you bring to the table:

• Strong education, experience, and knowledge of food safety and quality practices and the science behind them. 
• Strong interest in the performance of co-manufacturers, suppliers, and the operations and supply chain teams. 
• Ability to measure and calculate quality performance and create metrics. 
• Ability to build cross-functional teams to correct quality and food safety issues.  
• An internal drive to be the best at what we do and perform as a leader within the FSQA/Regulatory team, and the whole of Open Farm. 
• A passion for the environment, sustainability efforts, and animal welfare.   

What We Offer You — It’s the Perfect Package

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals.
• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits, including a monthly pet feeding program for someone who loves to keep their pet well-fed year-round.
• Great office culture (with numerous adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting a video call or meeting is the norm.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match.
• Discounted food, apparel, and insurance for your furry family members.
• PTO plus company-wide wellness and personal days to support your well-being.
• Volunteer days to give back to our community.

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

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

• Charting the strategy for building best-in-class FSQA & Regulatory program s
• Ensuring members of the team across functions are informed and engaged on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance issues impacting our industry.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory regimes across markets and work closely with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to ensure they employ food safety and quality programs that are acceptable to Open Farm (GMP, HACCP plans, GFSI requirements, SQF certification, etc.) .
• Oversee regulatory team function including full compliance and maintenance of certifications for all FSQA, sustainability, and impact related third-party certifications and claims, inclusive of packaging and ingredients (Non-GMO, Country of Origin, Raised without Antibiotics, GAP, CH Ocean Wise, Upcycled Association, Terra Cycle etc.) .
• Support company growth by proactively  auditing and onboarding business partners to ensure they meet company standards for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.   
• Enhance quality and food safety reporting across the organization. Develop aspirational KPIs and a strong reporting feedback loop, while engaging business partners to create best-in-class products. Assemble and manage the material specifications for the inputs to our products, including animal protein, packaging, and all other ingredients.   
• Create formal Material Approval and Specifications processes with Innovation and R&D to ensure all materials and finished products comply with the Open Farm brand and mission guidelines and standards. 
• Provide subject expertise on labeling requirements and compliance, working closely with Innovation and R&D teams. 
• Working quickly and collaboratively to address food safety, quality, and regulatory issues that arise in the business, whether as a result of manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, or otherwise . 

What you bring to the table:

• Strong education, experience, and knowledge of food safety and quality practices and the science behind them. 
• Strong interest in the performance of co-manufacturers, suppliers, and the operations and supply chain teams. 
• Ability to measure and calculate quality performance and create metrics. 
• Ability to build cross-functional teams to correct quality and food safety issues.  
• An internal drive to be the best at what we do and perform as a leader within the FSQA/Regulatory team, and the whole of Open Farm. 
• A passion for the environment, sustainability efforts, and animal welfare.   

What We Offer You — It’s the Perfect Package

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals.
• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits, including a monthly pet feeding program for someone who loves to keep their pet well-fed year-round.
• Great office culture (with numerous adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting a video call or meeting is the norm.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match.
• Discounted food, apparel, and insurance for your furry family members.
• PTO plus company-wide wellness and personal days to support your well-being.
• Volunteer days to give back to our community.

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

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 

• Maintain and enhance Open Farm's food safety programs, including HACCP plans, GMPs, allergen management, sanitation standards, and recall/traceability protocols
• Lead readiness for and management of third-party audits (SQF, BRCGS, or equivalent) across co-manufacturing partners
• Monitor and respond to food safety incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Maintain current knowledge of FSMA regulations and ensure ongoing compliance across all applicable facilities and suppliers 

Quality Assurance & Supplier Management 

• Establish and enforce quality standards for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in partnership with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers
• Conduct supplier qualification audits, review COAs, and manage ongoing supplier performance scorecards
• Review and approve product specifications, formulations, and changes in collaboration with R&D and Procurement
• Manage incoming material inspection programs and finished goods release protocols 

Co-Manufacturing Oversight 

• Serve as the primary FSQA contact for co-manufacturing partners, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement
• Conduct on-site facility visits and audits; evaluate compliance with Open Farm's quality expectations and applicable regulations
• Review and approve co-manufacturer food safety plans, sanitation programs, and quality documentation 

Consumer & Regulatory Compliance 

• Support the management of consumer complaints, trending data, and escalations; identify systemic issues and drive resolution
• Maintain documentation and records required for regulatory submissions and market authorizations 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement 

• Partner with Co-Manufacturing, Procurement, R&D, and Customer Experience teams to embed quality thinking into product development and supply chain decisions
• Develop and deliver FSQA training programs for internal teams and co-manufacturing partners
• Build and track KPIs related to quality, food safety, and supplier performance; report regularly to senior leadership
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, waste, and risk across the supply chain 

What you bring to the table:

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Nutrition, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in food safety and quality assurance, preferably in pet food, human food, or a regulated consumer goods environment
• Direct experience managing co-manufacturing or contract manufacturing relationships
• Hands-on experience with HACCP plan development, internal auditing, and third-party certification programs (SQF, BRCGS, or equivalent) 

Technical Knowledge 

• Strong working knowledge of FSMA (Preventive Controls for Animal Food), AAFCO guidelines, CFIA regulations, and FDA requirements as they apply to pet food
• Familiarity with dry kibble, wet/canned, freeze-dried, and raw pet food manufacturing processes is a strong asset
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management software 

Skills & Competencies 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to build structure in a scaling, entrepreneurial environment
• Willingness to travel to co-manufacturer and supplier facilities as needed (estimated 10–20%) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification
• SQF Practitioner or Lead Auditor certification
• Experience in a brand-owned, co-manufactured supply chain model
• Passion for pet health, sustainability, and responsible sourcing — aligned with Open Farm's mission 

What We Offer You — It’s the Perfect Package

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals.
• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits, including a monthly pet feeding program for someone who loves to keep their pet well-fed year-round.
• Great office culture (with numerous adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting a video call or meeting is the norm.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match.
• Discounted food, apparel, and insurance for your furry family members.
• PTO plus company-wide wellness and personal days to support your well-being.
• Volunteer days to give back to our community.

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

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

• Develop and execute a multi-year, enterprise-wide food safety and quality strategy aligned with Open Farm’s growth, innovation, and international expansion plans.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the executive owner of food safety and quality risk across the supply chain.

Regulatory Leadership & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies and export market requirements (e.g., FDA, CFIA, and international authorities).
• Oversee global certification standards including SQF, BRC, HACCP, Global Animal Partnership, Certified Humane, Ocean Wise, MSC/ASC, and related frameworks.
• Anticipate and proactively respond to evolving regulatory and industry requirements.

Supply Chain & Partner Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of Open Farm’s co-manufacturing and supplier network, ensuring rigorous implementation of food safety and quality standards from ingredient sourcing through finished goods distribution.
• Lead and oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, auditing, and performance management processes.
• Strengthen testing protocols, traceability systems, and data-driven quality monitoring programs.

Product Innovation & Commercialization

• Embed food safety, regulatory, and quality standards into new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with Innovation and R&D on formulation compliance, ingredient validation, processing technologies, and reformulation initiatives.
• Ensure product claims, nutritional integrity, and animal welfare standards are substantiated and defensible.

Crisis Management & Brand Protection

• Lead enterprise response to food safety or quality incidents, including recall management and regulator engagement.
• Ensure transparent, timely, and brand-aligned communication with consumers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Implement preventative systems to reduce enterprise risk and protect brand equity.

Organizational Leadership & Culture

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing FSQA organization capable of supporting sustained hyper-growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous learning across the enterprise.
• Influence cross-functional leaders to embed quality and food safety into decision-making at all levels.

Experience & Expertise

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in food safety and quality assurance, including executive-level responsibility in complex, multi-site or outsourced manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline required; advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Deep expertise in processed protein categories (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) and ideally pet food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of building and scaling enterprise-grade FSQA programs in rapidly growing organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP, BRC, SQF, and global food safety management systems.
• Strong command of regulatory frameworks across North America, with international experience preferred.
• Experience managing third-party manufacturing networks and global supply chains.

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise thinker with the ability to translate technical rigor into strategic advantage.
• Player–coach leadership style—willing to roll up sleeves and “get in the mud” when required, while simultaneously building scalable systems and empowering leaders beneath you.
• Proven ability to lead through influence across cross-functional executive teams.
• Exceptional crisis leadership and decision-making capability under pressure.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to represent the company externally with regulators, certification bodies, and partners.
• Data-driven, process-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

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: 

• 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.
• Competitive salary and short-terms incentives, with an opportunity for long-term equity as part of total compensation. 

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

• Develop and execute a multi-year, enterprise-wide food safety and quality strategy aligned with Open Farm’s growth, innovation, and international expansion plans.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the executive owner of food safety and quality risk across the supply chain.

Regulatory Leadership & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies and export market requirements (e.g., FDA, CFIA, and international authorities).
• Oversee global certification standards including SQF, BRC, HACCP, Global Animal Partnership, Certified Humane, Ocean Wise, MSC/ASC, and related frameworks.
• Anticipate and proactively respond to evolving regulatory and industry requirements.

Supply Chain & Partner Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of Open Farm’s co-manufacturing and supplier network, ensuring rigorous implementation of food safety and quality standards from ingredient sourcing through finished goods distribution.
• Lead and oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, auditing, and performance management processes.
• Strengthen testing protocols, traceability systems, and data-driven quality monitoring programs.

Product Innovation & Commercialization

• Embed food safety, regulatory, and quality standards into new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with Innovation and R&D on formulation compliance, ingredient validation, processing technologies, and reformulation initiatives.
• Ensure product claims, nutritional integrity, and animal welfare standards are substantiated and defensible.

Crisis Management & Brand Protection

• Lead enterprise response to food safety or quality incidents, including recall management and regulator engagement.
• Ensure transparent, timely, and brand-aligned communication with consumers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Implement preventative systems to reduce enterprise risk and protect brand equity.

Organizational Leadership & Culture

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing FSQA organization capable of supporting sustained hyper-growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous learning across the enterprise.
• Influence cross-functional leaders to embed quality and food safety into decision-making at all levels.

Experience & Expertise

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in food safety and quality assurance, including executive-level responsibility in complex, multi-site or outsourced manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline required; advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Deep expertise in processed protein categories (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) and ideally pet food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of building and scaling enterprise-grade FSQA programs in rapidly growing organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP, BRC, SQF, and global food safety management systems.
• Strong command of regulatory frameworks across North America, with international experience preferred.
• Experience managing third-party manufacturing networks and global supply chains.

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise thinker with the ability to translate technical rigor into strategic advantage.
• Player–coach leadership style—willing to roll up sleeves and “get in the mud” when required, while simultaneously building scalable systems and empowering leaders beneath you.
• Proven ability to lead through influence across cross-functional executive teams.
• Exceptional crisis leadership and decision-making capability under pressure.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to represent the company externally with regulators, certification bodies, and partners.
• Data-driven, process-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

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: 

• 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.
• Competitive salary and short-terms incentives, with an opportunity for long-term equity as part of total compensation. 

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.