Supervisor, FSQA - 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The FSQA Supervisor is accountable for implementing and monitoring food safety and quality assurance procedures, critical to quality attributes, preventive controls, and ensuring operations are meeting regulatory, customer, and internal compliance. The FSQA Supervisor reports to the FSQA Manager and provides leadership directly to their team (exempt and/or non-exempt).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for meeting all applicable food regulations; international, national, state, and local. Examples include Food and Drug, local health department inspections, weights and measure inspections, and Preventive Controls.
• Works with the operations team to maintain the safety, legality, and regulatory requirements of each food and the processes used in their bakery location.
• Accountable for complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard, BRCGS at the bakery location.
• Accountable for documentation control, and supporting the maintenance and strict adherence of Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System (AIMS) that includes procedures, records, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and Food Safety Plan.
• Accountable to department key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Works with other support departments to improve bakery performance (e.g., maintenance, sanitation, warehouse, operations).
• Understand critical control points (food safety plan) and critical quality points (quality assurance plan) of the food products manufactured, to drive operational performance and effectively deliver rightthefirsttime safe, quality foods based on finished product specifications.
• Participate in the review, verification, and update of HARPC Food Safety Plans, procedures, and documents to protect product safety and quality.
• Accountable for understanding and implementing customer requirements.
• Supports the bakery team in reducing customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on-site using root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Responsible for the daytoday management of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technicians, including training and development of the team and clear identification of objectives to meet the bakery's needs.
• Collaborating with the FSQA Manager on establishing a talent training and skills matrix with clear planning and development for the FSQA technicians.
• Reports food safety and quality issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures to the FSQA Manager.
• Authorized to hold products based on food safety or quality nonconformities. Places food on both physical and SAP hold, and collaborates with the FSQA Manager on disposition and decisions to release product for hold.
• Able to quickly and thoroughly investigate a product/process failure, determine the root cause, and take prompt corrective actions while minimizing product exposure and production downtime (e.g., foreign material investigations).
• Able to identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will enhance department effectiveness.
• Participates in daily food sensory scoring evaluations to identify possible defects and provides direction to the operations team for continuous improvement.
• Participates in physical bakery inspections on a weekly basis and reports are generated on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.) and records nonconformities in the management review workbook.
• Participate in routine facility programs and corporate audits to ensure the site is in compliance.
• Trained as a backup for FSQA Manager as a technical representative for regulatory, customer, and thirdparty audits.
• Accountable for assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and conducting raw material supplier performance monitoring based on specifications.
• Manage relationships with intra and interdepartmental colleagues and suppliers to ensure achievement of departmental and companywide targets.
• Trained in the Environmental Monitoring Program and swabbing techniques.
• Actively supports and participates in the food safety culture of the bakery, with clear understanding of SIFIRI (See It, Fix It, Report It) program. Includes regular communication, education, events, and employee recognition programs.
• Responsible for other supervisory activities including, but not limited to, labor budget management, performance evaluation, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development, and termination recommendation.
• Accountable for upholding the values of integrity, ownership, customer focus, creativity, and care while bringing these values into their daily work.
• Exemplifies a safe and healthy work environment and conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner, reporting unsafe conditions to their direct report and bakery director.
• Other duties may be assigned and FSQA Manager is expected to effectively manage and execute changes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety, and quality experience with background in manufacturing food industry, HARPC, USDA, or FDA.
• Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF, and/or USDA audits desirable.
• High School Diploma; some college science courses or experience in the food industry preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or sufficient experience in the food industry.
• Training in HACCP preferred.
• Trained as a PCQI preferred.
• Proficient in computers including spreadsheets, statistical programs, and SAP applications.
• Basic understanding of environmental monitoring programs.

Shift: 1st (6am-2:30pm)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

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 or veteran status.