FSQA Supervisor

TDP Bakery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TDP Bakery seeks a hands-on FSQA Supervisor to strengthen food safety and QA systems at our Houston bakery. You will lead sanitation and QA teams on the production floor while balancing daily execution with meticulous documentation and continuous improvement.

As the on-site authority for food safety and quality, you will collaborate with operations, sanitation, and corporate FSQA leadership to maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and a strong food safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• High School Diploma/GED + 5+ years progressive food safety/QA experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years QA/Food Safety experience in food manufacturing (preferred)
• 1+ year supervisory or lead experience (preferred)
• Bakery or F&B manufacturing background (preferred)
• HACCP Certification and PCQI required (certifications)

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site expert for FSMA, Preventive Controls, HACCP, and SQF compliance
• Maintain SQF certification and audit readiness
• Supervise sanitation operations and environmental monitoring programs
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and oversee QA activities
• Manage food safety documentation, SOPs, training, and records
• Perform internal audits; support mock recalls and traceability exercises
• Facilitate regulatory, customer, and third-party inspections
• Track, analyze, and report audit and QA data to leadership
• Verify food-safety related work orders and calibration activities
• Create labels and coordinate signage to support GMP and food safety compliance
• Support General Manager and senior ops leadership with KPIs and reporting
• Conduct food safety and quality training for new hires
• Review process operating procedures and batch records
• Partner with engineering and operations to reduce food safety risks
• Serve on site executive safety committee
• Communicate regulatory and corporate food safety updates

Skills

FSQA knowledge

QA documentation

Leadership

Education

Assoc degree in Food Science/ Biology/ Chemistry

High School Diploma/GED + 5+ years QA experience

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/ Microbiology/ Biology

Job description

Job Title: FSQA Supervisor
Department: Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX

Reports To: Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality; General Manager
Direct Reports: Sanitation Supervisor

• Minimum 40 hours per week; onsite
• Schedule may vary based on business needs
• Typically Monday-Friday, day shift
• One week per month requires overnight coverage (9:00 PM - 5:00 AM) for sanitation supervision
• Additional hours or weekends as needed
• 20% administrative and documentation responsibilities

About TDP Bakery

Who doesn’t love doughnuts?
TDP Bakery exists to bring fresh, indulgent bakery products to places where people could normally never enjoy them. Fresh, never frozen bakery is just better. Through our BakeFace™ brand and private-label partnerships, we supply a broad portfolio of Honestly Fresh™ baked goods to retailers nationwide.

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on FSQA Supervisor to support and strengthen food safety and quality systems at our Houston bakery. This role is ideal for a food safety professional who thrives on the production floor, enjoys leading sanitation and QA teams, and can balance daily execution with disciplined documentation and continuous improvement.

The FSQA Supervisor serves as the on‑site authority for food safety and quality compliance, partnering closely with operations, sanitation, and corporate FSQA leadership to maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and a strong food safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• Serve as the on‑site expert for FSMA, Preventive Controls, HACCP, and SQF compliance
• Maintain SQF certification and audit readiness
• Supervise sanitation operations and environmental monitoring programs
• Conduct daily pre‑operational inspections and oversee QA activities
• Manage food safety documentation, SOPs, training, and records
• Perform internal audits; support mock recalls and traceability exercises
• Facilitate regulatory, customer, and third‑party inspections
• Track, analyze, and report audit and QA data to leadership
• Verify food‑safety‑related work orders and calibration activities
• Create labels and coordinate signage to support GMP and food safety compliance

Operations & Cross‑Functional Support

• Support the General Manager and senior operations leadership with food safety KPIs and reporting
• Conduct food safety and quality training for new hires
• Review process operating procedures and batch records
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to reduce food safety risks
• Serve on the site executive safety committee
• Communicate regulatory and corporate food safety updates

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications (One Required):

• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field OR
• High School Diploma/GED + 5+ years progressive food safety/QA experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field
• 3+ years QA/Food Safety experience in food manufacturing
• 1+ year supervisory or lead experience
• Bakery or food & beverage manufacturing background

Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• PCQI required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments

TDP Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TDP Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any other category protected by law.