Safety, Security & Compliance Leader

Description

With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has evolved from a small family-run business into the nation's leading pet specialty distributor, proudly serving over 10,000 pet retail locations nationwide.

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products—we fuel independent pet retailers with passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to community. And now, with unprecedented growth and an expanded national footprint, we’re stronger than ever, ready to serve more retailers, support more brands, and make an even bigger impact in the pet industry.

If you're an animal lover with a heart for independent businesses and a drive for excellence, we want you on our team!

We’re looking for a detail-driven leader to oversee all aspects of safety, security, and regulatory compliance at our distribution centers in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida
. This role ensures our people, products, and facilities meet the highest standards for OSHA, FDA, food safety, and environmental regulations.

• Lead employee safety programs, audits, and inspections (OSHA, FDA, EPA, DOT)
• Oversee food safety and food defense programs, including pest control and GMP compliance.
• Develop and deliver safety training in partnership with corporate teams.
• Maintain regulatory records, reports, and filings.
• Serve as the main point of contact for audits, inspections, and contractors.
• Support new projects with safety expertise (facilities, equipment, product development).
• Stay current on regulations and guide leadership on compliance best practices.
• Oversee and support on-site physical security practices, including access control, visitor management, security procedures, facility security assessments, and response to security-related incidents.
• Partner with site leadership and external security providers, as needed, to identify security risks and implement appropriate measures to protect employees, facilities, inventory, equipment, and other company assets.

• Background in Transportation Management (camera systems), Occupational Health/Safety (OSHA), and Food Safety (FDA).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; certifications in OSHA/Food Safety a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience in safety, compliance, and/or food safety (distribution or manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Skilled in training, auditing, and working cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel 10–20%.

Pet People, First and Always:
We’re a company built on relationships—both with our team and the independent pet community we serve.

• An Industry on the Move:
  With our recent expansion, we’re more connected than ever, creating career growth opportunities at every level.
• Culture of Care:
  From employee wellness to professional development, we invest in YOU.
• Fun & Furry Perks:
  Think company events, supportive colleagues, and a community that actually cares.

Monday-Friday, onsite in Suwanee, GA. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the warehouse. (40-50 hours per week)

70, per year DOE

Ongoing

We genuinely care about our employees and it shows! Our comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees includes the following:

• Flexible Time Off (unlimited days)
• Competitive compensation package
• Excellent group health benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurances
• Additional supplemental benefits with…