About The Pets Table:

The Pets Table is on a mission to reimagine pet food, one bowl at a time. We believe there’s a better way to feed our good boys and girls. A way that gives every pet - the long-haired, the short-legged, and the spotted alike - a seat at the table, with healthy recipes developed with vets and made from wholesome ingredients that humans trust.

We’re a new brand within the HelloFresh Group which launched in 2023 in the US. We’re incubated within the HelloFresh Group meaning we have the space to operate as a start up whilst also having the many benefits of being part of a larger organization. We’re looking to scale rapidly, to disrupt the pet food industry and to help pawrents improve their furry family members’ wellbeing.

We’re building a strong team and culture for The Pets Table. Every new hire has the ability and is encouraged to contribute to the success of this venture as well as the culture of the team. We know that hiring the right people makes a huge difference.

So, if you’re keen to join a high growth, entrepreneurial company where you can have an impact, then look no further!

You will…

Drive the identification, evaluation and validation of formulations from bench-top through commercialization that meet our extremely high standards in nutrition, palatability, and ease of use Driving your group to partner with the FSQR function leader to ensure proper checks and balances between the Manufacturing vertical and FSQR Work closely with our manufacturing partners to maintain and improve quality and consistency across existing recipe batches Intentional decision making around when to apply existing processes and technologies and when to create unique approaches in order to achieve short and long-term business goals Understand how ingredients work together and what different manufacturing techniques will do to flavor, texture and nutrition expressions in food Continually introduce strategic ideas and product concepts for quality improvements, and productivity Design, implement, and set a vision for operational plans and processes at co-manufacturers that will enhance capacity, food safety, quality, and regulatory needs Maintain company specifications, SOPs, and best practices in regards to product and supplier BAU and onboarding Remain abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and innovations within the food industry.

You are...

Bold: You’re adventurous, outgoing and optimistic; you’re confident making decisions and taking calculated risk Entrepreneurial Spirit: You have the vision, passion, and imagination; you are not afraid to ask, ‘what if’ and constantly challenge the status quo Analytical: Data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency Detail Oriented: Able to schedule, organize and execute detailed testing plans and spot issues through deep analytics Team-oriented: You have a track record of working in cross-functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels and departments of an organization Strategic: You recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans Cost focused: You’re able to identify and deliver cost savings using a variety of levers from negotiating to more strategic procurement levers Customer-focused: Slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to deliver a product that is second to none Agile: Thrive on shifting priorities and new challenges, willing to move forward without a roadmap, building and driving the needed structure Creative: Challenge conventional methods and open to new ideas Driven by results: Independently push multiple projects to completion with a sense of urgency. Focus on activities that have tangible business outcomes and require little oversight to move projects forward A clear communicator: With solid written and oral communications skills. Able to clearly coordinate and provide information to co-workers Goal-oriented: Ability to break complex, unstructured problems down into components of impact and derive quantifiable action items Self-starter: Capable of jumping into new challenges, quickly assessing what needs to be done, building a plan and executing flawlessly Self-motivated: Driven and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

You have…

A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Culinary Arts or experience leading a culinary brigade. Deep knowledge of food science and technology You have proven expertise in developing excellent formulations 5+ years experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing or food product development in a GMP environment or 4-8 years leading a Kitchen Brigade in a restaurant environment You bring relevant experience in the meat, pet and/or fresh food industry, including various cooking methods, packaging methods Flexibility to travel (up to 50%) Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications Experience utilizing basic analytical, pilot and culinary equipment.  You have experience optimizing plants or related operations You have familiarity with FSQR and specification management

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Illinois Pay Range$139,500—$148,000 USD