FSQA Supervisor

About Aspire Bakeries

Aspire Bakeries is a leading North American baking company specializing in high-quality frozen baked goods. Formed from top bakery brands, our portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries from beloved names like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries across North America, Aspire Bakeries is committed to innovation, consumer trend forecasting, and exceeding customer expectations.

We uphold the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care to ensure People Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Collaboration in everything we do.

Position Summary

As an FSQA (Food Safety & Quality Assurance) Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of FSQA Technicians to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality across our bakery operations. You’ll play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining our commitment to excellence in food manufacturing.

If you're a detail-oriented leader with a passion for food safety and quality, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all international, federal, state, and local food regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, Preventive Controls).

• Maintain GFSI standards (e.g., BRC, SQF) and documentation control of the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Collaborate with operations and support teams to ensure product safety, legality, and quality.

• Oversee and improve bakery performance with a focus on Critical to Quality Control Points (CTQCP).

• Lead root cause analysis for product/process failures and implement corrective actions.

• Manage and train FSQA Technicians; build skills matrices and development plans.

• Serve as backup to the FSQA Manager during audits or regulatory inspections.

• Monitor raw materials from approved suppliers and ensure compliance with specifications.

• Participate in the bakery’s Food Safety Culture (e.g., SIFIRI program) and Environmental Monitoring Program.

• Contribute to department KPIs and company-wide targets.

• Perform supervisory duties: hiring, coaching, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, or equivalent experience in the food industry.

• 3+ years of manufacturing or quality experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

• In-depth knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, HARPC, GFSI, BRC, SQF.

• PCQI and HACCP certification preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong computer proficiency.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Paid parental leave

Financial Security

• 401(k) with 100% vested company match

• Short-term and long-term disability

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement

• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Incentives

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP)

• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aspire Bakeries LLC is 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, or veteran status.