Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Brantford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries, Brantford Bakery, is seeking a Techician 3, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through sampling, testing, inspections, and documentation.

The role supports continuous quality improvement and requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and experience in a production environment. This on-site position offers growth within a leading bakery group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience using computers, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to accurately follow procedures, complete documentation, and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to work in a production environment and perform routine inspections, sampling, and testing activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and quality assurance activities to support compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards.
• Monitor and verify Quality Management System (QMS), HACCP, GMP, and food safety program requirements.
• Perform product sampling, testing, evaluations, and inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and established procedures.
• Identify, document, communicate, and elevate food safety or quality non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Execute product hold and release transactions within SAP based on food safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards throughout the facility.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance product quality, food safety performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel

Documentation

Procedures

Production environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Aspire Bakeries, Brantford Bakery, is seeking a Techician 3, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through sampling, testing, inspections, and documentation.

The role supports continuous quality improvement and requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and experience in a production environment. This on-site position offers growth within a leading bakery group.