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Overview:
Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.  With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.  Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.  At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.  

Responsibilities:
 Sr. Manager of Quality & Food Safety Burlington Iowa – Relocation Available The Sr. Manager of Quality & Food Safety is responsible for leading the quality assurance, and food safety program at our Burlington Iowa facility. This includes working with customers, suppliers, corporate quality team, and manufacturing staff to ensure every product consistently delivers on safety, quality, and brand promise. You will own the site’s quality and food safety systems end-to-end, translating customer expectations and regulatory requirements into actionable standards, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement across the plant. Manage, coach and develop 4 quality team members (Technicians and Supervisors) to act as trusted advisors and problem-solvers on the production floor.  This role is a senior leadership position reporting to the Plant Director.  Your seat at the table:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Lead and continuously improve the site’s Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, including SQF (Safe Quality Foods), Food Safety Plan, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards. </li><li>Monitor, support and enforce all Shearer’s Foods food safety processes and procedures. This includes all AIB standards, SQF standards, and customer specific standards as identified in supporting documentation. </li><li>Serve as the SQF Practitioner and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). Participate in weekly Food Safety Inspections. </li><li>Act as a key member of the Food Safety Team, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated proactively. </li><li>Investigate and respond to customer complaints. Track complaint and reacts to emerging issues or trends engaging the appropriate functions and process owners (i.e. production, maintenance, PD, etc.) to resolve. </li><li>Ensure all programs are designed and executed to protect the consumer and ensure audit readiness at all times.</li><li>Oversee sanitation and prerequisite programs to ensure hygienic design and execution across the facility.</li><li>Develop and leverage data-driven insights (SPC, trend analysis, defect tracking) to improve performance and reduce variability. </li><li>Establish and align quality objectives with plant and corporate goals, balancing consumer protection, efficiency, and cost. </li><li>Drive structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Build a culture of ownership where quality is everyone’s responsibility, </li><li>Partner with operations to embed quality at the source, minimizing reliance on inspection.</li><li>Deliver training programs that connect frontline work to real customer impact and brand reputation.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<div> What you bring to the table: <ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Minimum requirement of a Bachelor Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Biology, or other science related degree. </li><li>Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Sanitation.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management position in a plant of similar   complexity and size. </li><li>Certifications: PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual), SQF Practitioner (or other GFSI), HACCP </li><li>Strong knowledge of FSMA, FDA, and global food safety standards </li><li>Experience working directly with customers and suppliers in a quality capacity </li><li>Demonstrated success using data and statistical methods to drive improvement</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading change</li><li>Broad knowledge and experience in quality and food safety management gained at   successive levels of responsibility in a plant atmosphere. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and   schedule work. </li><li>Experience leading “Best in Class” behaviors with focus on food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance. </li></ul></div><div> </div> We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Shearer's Foods

Senior Quality and Food Safety Manager

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Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail, proficiency in computer skills to include, MS Office and database management. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Designs and implements safety programs and recommends ways to improve health and safety in the facility.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:<ul><li>Designs and implements safety programs and recommends ways to improve health and safety in the facility.</li><li>Stays up to date on state and federal workplace safety regulations.</li><li>Conducts safety training for employees regarding required OSHA topics and other health and safety procedures.</li><li>Conducts audits, identifies health and safety hazards and develops corrective actions.</li><li>Coaches' supervisors on recognition of safety hazards and employee interaction to eliminate safety exposures.</li><li>Creates and presents reports detailing health and safety issues to management team.</li><li>Fields inquiries from employees about proper safety procedures.</li><li>Responds to on-site emergencies and accidents. Investigates on-the-job accidents and writes up reports.</li><li>Identifies hazards or faults that caused the accident and devises strategic plan to remedy those problems.</li><li>Monitors workplace on a daily basis to ensure all activity meets safety compliance.</li><li>OSHA and Worker Compensation Management</li></ul>JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational or Industrial Safety or related field is required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of OHSA guidelines.</li><li>Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail, proficiency in computer skills to include, MS Office and database management.</li><li>Communicates details of safety procedures clearly to employees.</li><li>Exhibits ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices.</li><li>Responds quickly and efficiently to emergency situations.</li><li>Exercises caution and alertness at all times.</li><li>Ability to work across functional departments to promote safety culture throughout the facility and awareness to reduce exposures.</li></ul>Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to <a href="http://www.amstedrail.com/careers/" rel="nofollow">www.amstedrail.com/careers/</a> and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at <a href="http://www.amstedrail.com" rel="nofollow">www.amstedrail.com</a>.#ff-dd

Amsted Manufacturing USA

Safety Manager

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About Ziegler Industries:Ziegler Industries is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality industrial solutions that keep projects moving and operations running smoothly. You’ll conduct site inspections, deliver safety training, evaluate incidents, and implement safeguards to keep our teams and clients safe.

<div>Company: Ziegler Industries, Inc. Location: Keokuk, IA Pay: $31 - $40/hour + potential overtime Type: Full-Time </div><div>About the Role:</div><div>Ziegler Industries is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead safety programs, policies, and procedures across our projects. You’ll conduct site inspections, deliver safety training, evaluate incidents, and implement safeguards to keep our teams and clients safe. This role is field-heavy, ideal for someone with construction or industrial contracting experience. </div><div>Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>Conduct safety audits on job sites, personnel, equipment, and materials.</li><li>Analyze incidents/accidents for trends and recommend improvements.</li><li>Organize and deliver safety training for employees and vendors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, MSHA, and other regulations.</li><li>Maintain job site records, reporting findings to management.</li><li>Respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.</li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul><div>Qualifications:</div><ul><li>3-5 years in Occupational Health & Safety required; industrial contracting preferred.</li><li>Bilingual Required.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.</li><li>MSHA experience a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).</li><li>Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT safety standards.</li><li>Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and with diverse teams. </li></ul><div>Physical & Work Environment:</div><ul><li>Significant fieldwork in all areas of job sites.</li><li>Ability to walk, climb, and work in varying conditions.</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion. </li></ul><div>Why Join Ziegler Industries?</div><ul><li>Employee-focused culture.</li><li>Competitive pay + overtime.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k) + match, PTO, holidays.</li><li>Relocation/expense reimbursement possible.</li><li>Join a growing company committed to safety, quality, and people. </li></ul><div>Our Mission & Core Values</div><ul><li>Fanatical attention to safety.</li><li>Prepare and plan for success.</li><li>Pride in craftsmanship and quality.</li><li>Integrity & honesty in all we do. </li></ul><div>At Ziegler Industries, our people are our greatest asset. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career in a company that values your efforts, we want you on our team!</div> About Ziegler Industries:Ziegler Industries is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality industrial solutions that keep projects moving and operations running smoothly. Built on a foundation of integrity, safety, and strong execution, we take pride in doing things the right way every time. Our team of skilled professionals works collaboratively to provide dependable service and lasting value to our customers. At Ziegler Industries, we focus on building strong partnerships and supporting long-term success.

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