Senior Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Senior Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Canada

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. Headquarters 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% 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  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.

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Senior 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 Senior 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.

The Senior Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance is a critical leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and input into Research & Development (R&D). This position requires a deep understanding of food science, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices, particularly in the context of processed meat products (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, seafood).

The SVP Food Safety & Quality Assurance will lead a team dedicated to ensuring that all products meet or exceed industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations for safety, quality, and nutritional value. This role will also be responsible for ensuring that Open Farm’s rigorous standards around animal welfare and quality nutrition are embedded in everything we do.

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and food safety programs across the supply chain, from sourcing to manufacturing to distribution.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international regulations and standards, (including FDA, U.S.A. and export markets), as well as with Open Farm’s certification requirements (i.e., Global Animal Partnership, Certified Humane, Ocean Wise, MSC/ASC).
• Lead and enhance ingredient and product testing programs.
• Oversee food safety audits, inspections and certifications (SQF, BRC, HACCP, etc.).
• Collaborate with 3rd‑party suppliers, manufacturers and…