Quality Systems Lead

Compana Pet Brands • Omaha, NE

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come. We are actively seeking a Quality Systems Lead to join our growing organization and help us Nurture What You Love! This role’s primary responsibility will be to maintain expectations of food safety and quality management systems across the Compana network while collaborating closely with internal manufacturing facilities, suppliers, co-packers, regulatory, product development, procurement, and supply chain functions for both domestic and international business. As our Quality Systems Lead, you’ll make an impact by:

Requirements

• Effectively communicate in English, in both verbal and written forms
• 3 years of work-related experience in food and/or quality industry experience.
• Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food safety (FSMA, FDA, USDA, etc.)
• Knowledge of Global Food Safety Certification and/or ISO standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred: science based (food science, nutrition, microbiology, or similar).
• Knowledge of TraceGains Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing vendor documentation, onboarding, and maintenance for the Compana vendor management program utilizing TraceGains Software.
• Managing vendor non-conformance and corrective actions program for all incoming ingredients, packaging, and externally manufactured items.
• Leading efforts to guarantee adherence to Compana’s vendor pre-shipment sample and testing program to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory compliance.
• Updating and maintain documentation control for the quality management system policies and procedures.
• Conducting internal audits (Food Safety, Current Good Manufacturing Practices [cGMP’s], Sanitation, etc.)
• Assisting with International Product Registrations

Benefits

• Great work/life balance with PTO, paid holidays and more!
• Medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.
• 401k with company match.
• Casual work environment with a focus on teamwork.
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary tele help line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level