FSQA Supervisor

Job Description Job Description Position Overview Job Title: FSQA Supervisor Department: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Houston, TX Reports To: Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality; General Manager Direct Reports: Sanitation Supervisor Schedule Expectations: * Minimum 40 hours per week; onsite * Schedule may vary based on business needs * Typically Monday-Friday, day shift * One week per month requires overnight coverage (9:00 PM - 5:00 AM) for sanitation supervision * Additional hours or weekends as needed Role Expectations: * 80% production floor presence * 20% administrative and documentation responsibilities About TDP Bakery Who doesn't love doughnuts? TDP Bakery exists to bring fresh, indulgent bakery products to places where people could normally never enjoy them. Fresh, never frozen bakery is just better. Through our BakeFace™ brand and private-label partnerships, we supply a broad portfolio of Honestly Fresh™ baked goods to retailers nationwide. Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on FSQA Supervisor to support and strengthen food safety and quality systems at our Houston bakery. This role is ideal for a food safety professional who thrives on the production floor, enjoys leading sanitation and QA teams, and can balance daily execution with disciplined documentation and continuous improvement. The FSQA Supervisor serves as the on-site authority for food safety and quality compliance, partnering closely with operations, sanitation, and corporate FSQA leadership to maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and a strong food safety culture. Key Responsibilities Food Safety & Quality Assurance * Serve as the on-site expert for FSMA, Preventive Controls, HACCP, and SQF compliance * Maintain SQF certification and audit readiness * Supervise sanitation operations and environmental monitoring programs * Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and oversee QA activities * Manage food safety documentation, SOPs, training, and records * Perform internal audits; support mock recalls and traceability exercises * Facilitate regulatory, customer, and third-party inspections * Track, analyze, and report audit and QA data to leadership * Verify food-safety-related work orders and calibration activities * Create labels and coordinate signage to support GMP and food safety compliance Operations & Cross-Functional Support * Support the General Manager and senior operations leadership with food safety KPIs and reporting * Conduct food safety and quality training for new hires * Review process operating procedures and batch records * Partner with engineering and operations teams to reduce food safety risks * Serve on the site executive safety committee * Communicate regulatory and corporate food safety updates Required Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications (One Required): * Associate's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field OR * High School Diploma/GED + 5+ years progressive food safety/QA experience Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field * 3+ years QA/Food Safety experience in food manufacturing * 1+ year supervisory or lead experience * Bakery or food & beverage manufacturing background Certifications * SQF Practitioner * HACCP Certification * Food Defense Coordinator Certification * PCQI required * Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Physical Requirements * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods * Ability to lift up to 55 lbs * Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments We look forward to welcoming you to the team—apply today! TDP Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any other category protected by law.