FSQA Lead - Bakery Quality & Compliance

Izzio Bakery; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Izzio Artisan Bakery, a leader in sourdough craftsmanship, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations in our Thornton, Colorado facility. You will enforce HACCP, manage investigations, develop SOPs, and drive compliance with FDA regulations while guiding a QA team to ensure safety and bakery quality.

Responsibilities include updating quality programs, supporting inspectors, and coordinating with FSQA leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in QA.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• QA experience within food manufacturing; knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.
• Must have or complete HACCP certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow HACCP plan compliance using Food Safety and Quality systems.
• Investigate process deviations, manage QA change control, SOP revisions, and GMP training.
• Develop work instructions to ensure product formulation consistency and safety.
• Review and update quality programs with FSQA Director.
• Ensure regulatory and customer/third-party inspection readiness.
• Provide leadership and oversight for QA team and monitor product quality.
• Cover FSQA Tech shifts as needed.
• Lead regulatory inspections and plant requests.
• Disposition of non-conforming products based on safety risk.
• Create and revise product specs including ingredient statements and nutrition facts.
• Support SSOP development for sanitation in the bakery.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Critical thinking

Bi-lingual

Job description

Izzio Artisan Bakery, a leader in sourdough craftsmanship, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations in our Thornton, Colorado facility. You will enforce HACCP, manage investigations, develop SOPs, and drive compliance with FDA regulations while guiding a QA team to ensure safety and bakery quality.

Responsibilities include updating quality programs, supporting inspectors, and coordinating with FSQA leadership.