Senior Quality & Food Safety Leader

Shearer's Foods, Inc.

Massillon (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Shearer’s Foods, Inc. in Perham, MN, seeks a Sr. Manager of Quality & Food Safety to lead the site’s QA and safety program, partnering with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and brand integrity. You will coach four QA professionals, drive continuous improvement, and ensure audit readiness across the facility.

The role requires a BS in a science field, 10+ years in QA/FS, and PCQI/SQF/HACCP certifications, with proven leadership in a plant setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Biology, or other science related degree.
Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Sanitation.
Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management position in a plant of similar complexity and size.
Certifications: PCQI, SQF Practitioner (or other GFSI), HACCP
Strong knowledge of FSMA, FDA, and global food safety standards
Experience working directly with customers and suppliers in a quality capacity
Demonstrated success using data and statistical methods to drive improvement
Demonstrated experience leading change
Broad knowledge and experience in quality and food safety management gained at successive levels of responsibility in a plant atmosphere
Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
Experience leading “Best in Class” behaviors with focus on food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the site’s Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, including SQF, Food Safety Plan, GMPs, and SOPs.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in manufacturing including quality specs and standards.
Monitor, support and enforce all food safety processes and procedures; include all AIB/SQF standards and customer standards.
Serve as the SQF Practitioner and PCQI; participate in weekly Food Safety inspections.
Act as a key member of the Food Safety Team; identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
Investigate and respond to customer complaints; track trends and engage process owners to resolve.
Ensure all programs are designed to protect the consumer and audit readiness.
Oversee sanitation and prerequisite programs to ensure hygienic design and execution.
Develop data-driven insights (SPC, trend analysis, defect tracking) to improve performance.
Align quality objectives with plant and corporate goals; balance protection, efficiency, and cost.
Drive structured problem-solving and continuous improvement focused on defect reduction and customer satisfaction.
Build a culture of ownership where quality is everyone’s responsibility; embed quality at the source.
Deliver training programs connecting frontline work to customer impact and brand reputation.