Executive Director of Quality and Food Safety

1 week ago


Massillon, Ohio, United States Shearer's Foods Full time
Quality and Food Safety Leadership Opportunity

Shearer's Foods, a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry, is seeking a seasoned leader to drive quality and food safety excellence across its enterprise. As Vice President, Quality, Food Safety, & EHS, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive quality and food safety strategy aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement quality and food safety systems and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Lead and direct quality and food safety operations, including monitoring product manufacturing, building and leading a team of quality and food safety professionals, and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including commercial, engineering, and procurement, to ensure quality and food safety are integrated into new product development and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and manage processes and procedures related to food safety and quality assurance, including SOPs, manufacturing standards, protocols, and procedures.
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts and defect/waste reduction initiatives, and work with third-party auditors, regulatory agencies, and pest control programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline, advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of QA/QC experience in the food manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing quality and regulatory affairs.
  • Deep understanding of quality food systems and VOC, inspirational leadership skills, and in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
  • Proven track record of effective collaboration with product development, commercialization, manufacturing, procurement, and distribution functions, and experience in developing SOPs, manufacturing standards, protocols, and procedures for quality assurance.
  • Analytical acumen and ability to effectively perform root cause analysis, multi-facility and multi-product line experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% on average.
We Offer:

A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending account, retirement savings plan with match, short-term disability, long-term disability, group critical accident insurance, group critical illness insurance, employee assistance plan, and opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.



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