FSQA Manager

As the FSQA Manager at Aspire Bakeries, you will be a leader in ensuring food safety and quality across our operations, products, and customers. You will develop and implement best practices, policies, and programs to comply with regulatory agencies and meet our high standards. You will also provide guidance, training, and feedback to your team and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and excellence. If you have a passion for food safety and quality, a strong background in bakery operations, and a collaborative mindset, this is the role for you. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality assurance to meet bakery KPIs
• Recruit, develop, and manage FSQA personnel with ongoing performance evaluations
• Set performance expectations for microbiological standards, foreign material control, and regulatory compliance
• Implement and improve standardized FSQA policies including GMPs, HARPC, and AIMS programs
• Maintain food safety documentation in ETQ system and develop business improvement strategies
• Ensure completion of FSQA compliance calendars and regulatory requirements at all levels
• Provide training on quality, food safety, and hygiene practices to bakery and Central Service teams
• Communicate quality and food safety objectives clearly to management and operations
• Support teams in root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances
• Conduct independent food safety, GMP, and hygiene gap assessments at bakeries, distribution centers, and supplier locations
• Lead preparation for and support customer and third-party audits
• Oversee GFSI Standard (BRC) implementation and recertification processes
• Support Food Safety Plan updates incorporating current preventive controls and hazard analysis
• Additional duties as required, assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or Food Science preferred or sufficient experience in the food industry to cover the technical skills needed.
• Minimum of 5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety and quality experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry, HACCP, USDA, or FDA preferred
• Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points).
• Certified in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF
• Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF and/or USDA audits desirable.
• Understanding of microbiology aseptic sampling, methods, and interpretation
• Knowledge of food hygiene, hygienic zoning, cGMP’s, and environmental monitoring.
• Good writing, statistics (SPC and charting), analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in computers including spreadsheets, statistical programs, and SAP applications

Salary Range: $102,000-$122,000

Shift: 1st

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:
We value your hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.