Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking an FSQA Supervisor - 1st Shift to join our team at our Newark, CA bakery. As an FSQA Supervisor, you will be accountable for leading food safety and quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that protect product safety, quality, and brand integrity. This role is critical to maintaining compliance with food safety regulations, GFSI standards, and Aspire Bakeries quality systems while developing and leading a high-performing FSQA team.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours : 7am-4:30pm
• Schedule Requirement: Must be available to work any shift as needed

Compensation

• Salary Range: $88,000 - $95,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)

• Lead and oversee food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Manage and develop FSQA team members through training, coaching, performance management, and objective setting.
• Maintain and enforce documentation control, GMPs, preventive controls, and Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System (AIMS) standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by investigating quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with operations to ensure products meet safety, legality, quality, and customer expectations.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, environmental monitoring activities, and supplier performance reviews to support compliance initiatives.
• Authorize product hold and release decisions and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits as a technical representative.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent food industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or quality assurance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Working knowledge of GFSI-recognized standards such as BRCGS or SQF.
• Basic understanding of microbiology and food safety principles.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including spreadsheets, statistical software, and SAP.
• Strong written communication, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
• Experience leading food safety and quality programs in a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring programs and swabbing techniques.
• Experience with supplier quality management and raw material performance monitoring.

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.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.