Food Safety and Operations Manager - Remote

Overview

Fraction is a startup bringing American-raised rainbow trout to the pet food industry through premium protein ingredients and finished products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Riverence — North America’s largest trout producer — we are building something new in the market and need a Food Safety & Operations Manager to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

In Short

• Own food safety and quality assurance programs.
• Manage day-to-day production operations.
• Lead employee training and onboarding.
• Manage regulatory audits and compliance matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs.
• Oversee sanitation management and practices.
• Coordinate production scheduling and operations.
• Stay current on federal and state regulations.
• Travel regularly to meet customers and attend industry events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in food safety or production operations.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, and SSOPs.
• Strong operational mindset and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with documentation and compliance.
• Effective communicator with the ability to train staff.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build the quality and operations function from the ground up.
• Work in a dynamic startup environment.
• Regular travel opportunities.
• Collaboration with experienced teams.
• Potential for career growth and development.