FSQA Supervisor, 1st Shift — Bakery Quality Leader

Aspire Bakeries; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability protection

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries in Newark, CA, is seeking an FSQA Supervisor for 1st shift to lead food safety and quality programs, ensuring regulatory and customer standards are met. You will manage and mentor the FSQA team and collaborate with operations to protect product safety and brand integrity.

Responsibilities include audits, documentation, and root-cause analysis, with a focus on continuous improvement and CAPA implementation across the factory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent food industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or quality assurance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Working knowledge of GFSI-recognized standards such as BRCGS or SQF.
• Basic understanding of microbiology and food safety principles.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including spreadsheets, statistical software, and SAP.
• Strong written communication, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Manage and develop FSQA team members through training, coaching, performance management, and objective setting.
• Maintain and enforce documentation control, GMPs, preventive controls, and Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System (AIMS) standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by investigating quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with operations to ensure products meet safety, legality, quality, and customer expectations.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, environmental monitoring activities, and supplier performance reviews to support compliance initiatives.
• Authorize product hold and release decisions and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits as a technical representative.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

HACCP training

Tools

SAP

Statistical software

Job description

Aspire Bakeries in Newark, CA, is seeking an FSQA Supervisor for 1st shift to lead food safety and quality programs, ensuring regulatory and customer standards are met. You will manage and mentor the FSQA team and collaborate with operations to protect product safety and brand integrity.

Responsibilities include audits, documentation, and root-cause analysis, with a focus on continuous improvement and CAPA implementation across the factory.