FSQA - Supervisor (12- Month Contract)

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor (12-month contract) for our Ancaster, ON bakery. You will lead the QA team and ensure top standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across operations.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering to drive continuous improvements, supervise QA technicians, and manage CAPA investigations and audits to protect our products and brand reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervising QA functions in food manufacturing.
• Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis (6M), and 5 Why.
• Knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, GMPs and food safety systems.
• Experience supporting or leading BRC audits.
• Strong collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise QA Technician team and drive resource utilization, performance, and support.
• Investigate quality incidents and implement CAPA.
• Support audits and maintain audit readiness across the facility.
• Partner with production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering to drive improvements.
• Develop team through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage QA department resources and testing supplies.

Skills

QA supervision

Food manufacturing

CAPA

Root cause analysis

5 Why

HACCP

PCQI

GMPs

BRC audits

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Food Science

CQE certification

CQM certification

Job description

We’re excited to share that Aspire Bakeries, formerly ARYZTA North America, is now owned by Lindsay Goldberg (LG), a private investment firm that manages over $17 billion in assets. LG has ownership interests in many businesses, including other food companies, and has a proven track record of investing in successful ventures through close partnership with each companies’ management.

On a day-to-day basis, little will change with the change in ownership. We will continue to partner with most of North America’s leading restaurants, retailers, and institutions to deliver high quality, delicious foods across the region. What is different is we now have one of the leading investment firms in the world to help us drive our strategy and fuel our growth.

If this sounds like a journey you’d like to be a part of, take a look at our Careers Page as this is where you’ll find all of our current job opportunities.

If you don’t find a position that fits what you’re looking for, come back and visit this Careers Page. You can also join our Talent Network to hear about new opportunities at Aspire Bakeries.

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Job Type: Food Safety & Quality Assurance

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

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, including disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor (12- month contract) to join our team at our Ancaster, ON bakery. As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across bakery operations. This role is vital to supporting production excellence, leading the QA Technician team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that protect our products, customers, and brand reputation.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 8‑hour shift, Monday to Friday
• Weekend Availability: Optional based on business needs

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the QA Technician team to drive effective resource utilization, performance, and operational support.
• Investigate quality incidents, product non-conformances, and customer concerns while implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and maintain audit readiness across the facility.
• Partner with production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering teams to drive food safety and quality improvements.
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, and performance management initiatives.
• Manage QA department resources, testing supplies, and operational costs to support efficient business performance.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising or managing Quality Assurance functions.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing preferrably.
• Demonstrated experience with CAPA, Root Cause Analysis (6M), and 5 Why problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, GMPs, and food safety management systems.
• Experience supporting or leading BRC audits.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM) certification.
• Experience with GFSI-recognized food safety systems such as BRC, SQF, or FSSC 22000.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within food manufacturing environments.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit an application; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.