The Farmer's Dog · 3 hours ago
Senior QA Manager, FSQR
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Farmer’s Dog is dedicated to transforming pet health through fresh food delivery. They are seeking a Senior QA Manager, FSQR to ensure the highest quality standards across their products and manage food safety programs at third-party manufacturing partners.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFood and BeveragePersonalizationPetSubscription Service
Responsibilities
Own the execution of Food Safety and Quality programs at third-party manufacturing partners
Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) in response to quality or food safety issues
Provide practical food safety expertise and guidance to support manufacturing site operations
Oversee the implementation and ongoing optimization of The Farmer’s Dog microbiological program, including risk assessments and compliance monitoring
Support investigations and resolution of escalated complaints involving key regulatory agencies (e.g., USDA, FDA, AAFCO)
Make complex, risk-based food safety decisions that ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards while enabling reliable product delivery
Conduct food safety, quality, and regulatory risk assessments and audits for new manufacturing partners, suppliers, and fulfillment centers
Analyze data to identify trends and issues, using insights to guide food safety and quality improvements and cross-functional education
Monitor and evaluate contract manufacturers to ensure alignment with The Farmer’s Dog food safety and quality standards
Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying and solving complex food safety and quality challenges
Apply strong communication and influencing skills to implement effective problem resolution
Lead cross-functional teams to drive adherence to food safety initiatives, CAPA execution, and process improvements at contract manufacturers
Direct day-to-day food safety and quality activities within assigned areas of responsibility
Engage and coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and high food safety standards
Exhibit strong project management capabilities across multiple concurrent initiatives
Display confidence and sound judgment in making and defending tough decisions
Collaborate effectively with co-manufacturers, supplier QA teams, product development partners, and third-party service providers
Provide technical data and decision-making support on issues related to food safety and product quality
Partner with the Sr. Manager, Quality Engineer and cross-functional teams to apply early management tools to all new product launches
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Food Safety & Quality within the human food industry and manufacturing environments
Deep knowledge of FDA, USDA, and GFSI compliance standards
3+ years of direct experience managing food safety programs at third-party manufacturing sites
Strong background in food product development, production processes, and core food safety principles
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Food Safety, Quality Management, or a related field
Expert understanding of FDA and USDA regulations and documentation requirements
Certified in PCQI and HACCP (including Seafood HACCP); ASQ certification preferred
Experienced in conducting food safety audits and applying Lean Manufacturing tools for root cause analysis
Excellent communication skills, including presenting, report writing, and training across all organizational levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
Skilled in using statistical and analytical tools to support quality and safety initiatives
Willing and able to travel 30–50%
Preferred
The preferred candidate would be based in Eastern Iowa, Central Indiana, Central Texas, or the Chicagoland area
Benefits
Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village
Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
Company supported mental health benefits
12 week paid parental leave
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Flexible PTO
Discounted fresh food for your pup
Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug
Company
The Farmer's Dog
The Farmer's Dog is a pet food company that offers fresh dog food with online services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$103.1MKey Investors
Insight PartnersShasta VenturesForerunner
2020-01-15Series C· $54M
2019-01-15Series B· $39M
2017-05-18Series A· $8.1M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Regev
Co-Founder, CEO
Brett Podolsky
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-24
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