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Operations Associate | Green Bay, WI

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ID: 3596589
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Posted Date: May 08, 2026
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Job Description

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Travel Requirements: None

Work Location: Green Bay, WI (Ontario or Vital Place Plant)

Role Summary:

An Operations Associate plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day operational functions in various departments on the plant floor. These positions may be responsible for managing incoming materials through cold processing, freeze drying, packaging, and warehousing amongst other various tasks. The role is essential for ensuring efficient processes are maintained within scope of job duties while upholding the highest standard of safety and quality.

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Operations Associates may be assigned to various departments within the production and warehousing plants. General duties may include:

Cold Processing:

Prepare pet food products by measuring, weighing, and placing them on trays, then loading trays onto carts and labeling accordingly. Complete production paperwork and follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Freeze Dry:

Responsible for handling and moving product carts, operating freeze dryers, inspecting product quality, and maintaining accurate production records. You will follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Packaging:

Responsible for packaging pet food into bags, boxes, and other containers according to weight and quantity specifications. Duties include labeling packages, stacking boxes on pallets, scanning and wrapping pallets, and using a pallet jack for movement. You will follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Warehouse:

Operates forklifts and other equipment to receive, inspect, and record incoming deliveries while maintaining accurate shipment logs. Ensures equipment is properly maintained, handles shipping-related issues, and keeps the warehouse clean, safe, and organized. You will follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Operations Associates will be assigned a specific role within the plant and may be required to fill job duties of other areas as business needs require.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment (Preferred)
Forklift certification (Preferred)
Comfortable Working in a Fast-Paced, Hands-On Environment

Skills and Abilities:

A successful Operations Associate will have:

Strong Attention to Detail
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
Effective communication skills
Flexibility to perform various tasks and assist in different areas as needed.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. The Operations Associate must be able to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50lbs, and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and repetitive motions throughout the shift. The work environment includes exposure to varying conditions, such as dry and cold areas, and the ability to tolerate noise, strong odors, and temperature changes. Visual and auditory acuity are necessary to monitor equipment, read screens, and communicate effectively with team members. The role also requires motor skills for handling materials, entering data, or operating machinery. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods is required to ensure safety in the production environment.

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Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance | Ontario

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ID: 4122575
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Posted Date: April 28, 2026
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Job Description

The Director of FSQA will lead and ensure the highest standards of quality are met across all product lines and processes, playing a key role in maintaining the brand’s commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Technical Services, this role will work collaboratively cross-functionally to ensure product quality is built into every stage of the production cycle.

As a key member of the production team, the Director of FSQA will act with a highly entrepreneurial “roll up your sleeves” mentality. In this capacity, the Director will flex from advisor of quality initiatives to the leadership team to hands on driver of quality excellence.

Essential Functions:

Quality Management & Systems Implementation

· Lead the implementation and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) across two manufacturing locations to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations across multiple countries which Carnivore sells into, including the US FDA, AAFCO, USDA, and Canadian CFIA

· Lead all on-site GFSI, customer, and regulatory audits

· Oversee all quality control and assurance processes, from raw material inspections through final product release, ensuring consistency and compliance.

· Develop and enforce quality standards, specifications, and procedures across all manufacturing and supplier operations.

· Regularly assess and refine quality systems to improve product safety, reduce waste, and ensure efficient production workflows.

· Lead all international certification requirements for worldwide distribution.

Supplier Quality & Collaboration

· Build and maintain strong relationships with Carnivore’s suppliers, conducting regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards.

· Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier qualifications, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

· Work with R&D to ensure all raw materials and finished goods meet safety and quality standards prior to commercialization.

· Address and resolve quality-related supplier issues in a timely manner, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures.

Product Quality Assurance & Control

· Lead the development of robust quality metrics and KPIs to monitor product performance, defect rates, and other quality indicators.

· Collaborate with production teams to ensure real-time quality monitoring and swift resolution of quality concerns on the floor.

· Enhance environmental monitoring practices and review data to develop risk-based assessments of plant design, equipment installs, lot control, and process flow.

· Manage all non-conformance processes, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer communication.

· Ensure all product testing, certification, and documentation are completed and maintained for regulatory and customer compliance.

· Implement raw material and supply chain key performance indicators including updated specifications, incoming raw requirements, and reject criteria.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

· Championing a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and quality enhancement.

· Identify opportunities in supply chain and current processing methodologies as it relates to finished product quality and necessary verification testing.

· Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects, collaborating with other production and safety related teams to implement best practices.

· Review and optimize current programs as it relates to upcoming equipment installs and on-going plant expansion.

· Drive innovation by leveraging quality data to inform R&D and production on risks, and opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development

· Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing quality team, ensuring continuous development and succession planning for key roles.

· Foster a culture of quality ownership and accountability across the organization, promoting proactive quality management at all levels.

· Ensure that quality staff receive ongoing training and development in the latest quality methodologies, technologies, and regulatory requirements.

· Set clear goals and KPIs for the team, conducting regular performance reviews and coaching to drive results.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

· Minimum of 10 years of experience within quality in food or beverage manufacturing environment

· Prior experience in pet food manufacturing preferred

Skills and Abilities:

· Highly developed communication, leadership, interpersonal, project management skills, coupled with organizational sensitivity and the ability to influence key decision makers at all levels.

· Act as a change agent who is able to build positive relationships on a foundation of trust and mutual respect.

· Technical expertise in finding root cause of quality issues and implementing best solution possible.

· Formal root cause analysis training preferred and must be demonstrated.

· Ability to sift through data to find key factors that contribute to a successful product and the ability to communicate this information to non-technical plant leaders and employees.

· Able to anticipate and prepare 3-5 year strategic vision for Quality excellence.

· Knowledge of local, state, and federal quality regulations is desired.

· Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate. Work schedules could include early morning, late night or weekend work as needed

Physical Requirements:

This position sits in a standard, office environment with potential interaction with the operation and warehouse facilities. The office does allow pets so one must be comfortable with pets. The role will require the usage of standard technology such as phones, computers, printer/scanning, etc. While the intent of this role is to operate during standard business hours, there may be times when it is required to work extended hours, evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.

The physical demands must be met with or without accommodation for an employee to be successful in performing the essential job functions of this role. This includes regular and frequent walking, listening, sitting, standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, and the ability to push or lift up to 15 pounds.

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Resource Production Scheduler | Vital Place

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ID: 4019635
Job Type:
Posted Date: March 20, 2026
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Job Description

Role Summary:

The Resource Production Scheduler develops and manages daily production schedules across facilities and shifts to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery. Collaborates closely with supply chain and master scheduling teams to align material availability with production needs, proactively addressing capacity constraints and implementing process adjustments as required. Monitors and analyzes production performance to drive efficiency and timeliness, while coordinating with maintenance to plan preventative downtime. This role is committed to meeting customer expectations and continuously improving systems and processes to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage and long-term profitability.

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Draft, revise and distribute daily resource schedules for facilities/shifts. Support continuous improvement efforts to drive executional excellence.
Communicate with master scheduler/supply chain department to ensure that materials, components, etc. are supplied efficiently. Identify inefficiencies and escalate risks to the Master Scheduler with proposed solutions.
Monitor capacity, determine required solutions, and implement necessary modifications in affected departments and teams, notifying master scheduler/supply chain department promptly.
Monitor labor, equipment, and production capacity and make immediate adjustments as conditions change. Work with Maintenance department to schedule downtime for preventative maintenance.
Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement to ensure alignment and eliminate disruptions.
React in real time to call-offs, downtime, material shortages, and shifting priorities.
Ensure all resources are deployed efficiently to maximize uptime and throughput.
Collect and analyze data regarding efficiency and timeliness of production by tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
Resource utilization
Schedule adherence
Downtime and disruptions

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma required;
At least (1) one year of experience in food or meat processing production or knowledge of scheduling process preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of ERP software, Epicor a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and attention-to-detail skills highly desired.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
Must be at an intermediate or advanced level in Microsoft Excel and Google Docs.

Physical Requirements: This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer. The role involves regular communication with employees and leaders in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence. While the intent of this role is to operate during standard business hours, there may be times when it is required to work extended hours, evenings, holidays, and/or weekends. The physical demands must be met with or without accommodation for an employee to be successful in performing the essential job functions of this role.

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