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Alphia

Co-manufacturer and private-label pet food producer

Senior Engineering Project Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Pittsburgh, PA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Ogden, UT, USA | Hazleton, PA, USA
In PersonTravel up to 30% may include irregular hours, nights, and weekends.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, such as Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
  • At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a project management role, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Proven experience delivering capital projects in a manufacturing environment, with knowledge and experience in Project Management and Early Management principles.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant layouts, utilities, and industrial equipment.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting project deadlines.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, including irregular hours, nights, and weekends as needed.
  • Proficiency with project management software for developing and maintaining project plans.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end execution of capital and process improvement projects from concept through startup, including scoping, planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Support the development of capital plans and business case justifications.
  • Lead project reporting and communication with leadership and site teams.
  • Conduct post-project reviews and ensure knowledge transfer and documentation.
  • Provide technical support to factory and corporate maintenance functions.
  • Develop and review technical and operational standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in project management within the food manufacturing industry.

About the company

Alphia is a U.S.-based custom pet-food manufacturer that serves as a co-manufacturer and private-label producer for brands and retailers, handling end-to-end manufacturing from concept to distribution. It operates a vertically integrated farm-to-bowl platform through its subsidiaries LANI (ingredient milling with 900+ ingredients, premixes, and formula validation) and Veracity Logistics (supply chain, transportation, and warehousing). The company produces dry kibble, canned pet food, and baked treats, with about 1,300 dry kibble SKUs and 40 baked treat SKUs, and annual capacity over one billion pounds. Alphia differentiates itself through integrated sourcing, formulation, production, and distribution within a national network, supported by in-house R&D and market intelligence to help brands grow their portfolios via reliable, long-term partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bern, Kansas

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Alphia added the Pittsburg, Texas facility in March 2025, expanding production capacity.
  • Leadership added John Bear, Fred Jasser, Cade Culver, and Jack Reid to professionalize execution.
  • Revenues topped $875 million in 2022; Alphia targets more than $1 billion sales scale.

What critics are saying

  • Better Choice sued Alphia March 26, 2025, seeking Halo closing and $19 million damages.
  • David McLain retired July 30, 2025; Miguel Nistal serves as interim CEO, signaling transition risk.
  • Food-safety failure at any plant can trigger recalls, customer exits, and permanent brand distrust.

What makes Alphia unique

  • PAI closed Alphia's acquisition October 2, 2023, backing a scaled national platform.
  • Alphia runs 10 locations across six states, spanning manufacturing, milling, and logistics.
  • Its Texas Pittsburg facility expansion extends co-manufacturing capacity and strengthens supply continuity.

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Alphia, the largest pet food co-manufacturer in North America, announces the appointment of John Bear as Chief Operating Officer effective immediately.

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