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Billy Slaughter is listed as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Collaborative Manager Growing Teams that Improve Product Quality & Profitability in Tandem Expert in Compliance, Regulatory Contract Manufacturing at Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc, based in Tyler, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Billy Slaughter.
Billy Slaughter previously worked as VP, Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc and COO, Partner, & Investor at Platinum Turf Group Llc. Billy Slaughter studied at Texas A&M University.
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WHAT I DOI am a quality-driven, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial executive with ~20 years of progressive leadership experience in pet food product development, including supply chain leadership, quality systems, and food safety. I leverage food science, strong work ethic, and food manufacturing experience to drive cost savings while elevating customer satisfaction. I possess extensive experience in proximate, microbiological (salmonella), food toxins, and additional pathogens relative to pet food and pet food recalls. Active and supportive member of the Pet Food Institute’s Regulatory Affairs Committee. WHAT SETS ME APART FROM OTHERS-Leadership: I build high-performing teams that never settle for “good enough” and aim for excellence via mentoring and coaching to dig deeper and challenge beyond comfort zones.-Strategic Planning: I translate vision into actionable business initiatives that consistently achieve desired outcomes. -Innovation: I foster research and development to drive and support new product development from concept to commercialization.-Operational Excellence: I elevate quality standards and safety practices by using automation tools for process optimization. ACHIEVEMENTS-Enabled Merrick Pet Care to become first pet food maker to obtain SQF Level 3 for both dry and wet manufacturing by leading “Power of Excellence” initiative to obtain above-standard certifications, including USDA Organic.-Supported due diligence in numerous pet food divestitures and acquisitions, including sale of Merrick Pet Care to PE, acquisition of Castor/Pollux, sale to Nestlé Purina, and J.M. Smuckers’ divestiture of Natural Balance Pet Foods.-Raised $1M+ in affording children golf and other life-changing opportunities by founding Ryan Palmer Foundation.WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME★ Trustworthy★ Unparalleled work ethic★ Practical problem-solver★ Grow talent by pushing beyond comfort zones★ Set high standard bar★ Aim for excellence★ Recognize and appreciate team first ★ High Integrity MY CORE COMPETENCIESOperations - Product Quality - Process Improvements - Food Safety Standards - Resource Management - Value Professionalism - Strong Relationships Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SalesForce, PowerBI, NetSuite
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San Diego, CA, US
Took opportunity to join private equity firm as Director to help support divestiture of Natural Balance Pet Foods from J.M. Smuckers. Promoted and currently serve on OLT Operations Leadership Team. Supervise four direct reports and quality organization of 14 members focused on QA, Contract Manufacturing, Customer Service, and International Compliance..
Formed the entity through acquisition of Florida-based residential and commercial artificial turf design company to model and expand successes in Texas. Supported strategic growth plan and objectives. Managed ongoing supplier relationships and contracts. Drove project management on select projects from start to finish, including subcontractor management..
Amarillo, Texas, US
Began as Risk Manager and promoted to join exec team as Director of Regulatory Affairs in 2007. Supported all strategic planning, operational objectives, growth, acquisitions, and sales initiatives. Led six direct reports and department of 20+ spanning Food Quality, People Safety, EHS, International Product Compliance and Distribution, and Co-Manufacturing.
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Billy Slaughter works for Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc.
Billy Slaughter is listed as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Collaborative Manager Growing Teams that Improve Product Quality & Profitability in Tandem Expert in Compliance, Regulatory Contract Manufacturing at Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc.
Billy Slaughter is based in Tyler, Texas, United States while working with Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc.
Billy Slaughter has worked for Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc, Platinum Turf Group Llc, and Merrick Pet Care, Inc..
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Billy Slaughter studied at Texas A&M University.
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