Lead, FSQA - Bakery- 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plans

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to oversee daily food safety and QA activities. You will mentor technicians, verify CCP documentation, and ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The role focuses on leading shift QA, coordinating inspections, and driving continuous improvement while supporting production teams and maintaining product quality across our North American bakeries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food safety and quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing or automated food processing environment.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with data entry, documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily quality assurance and food safety activities based on production schedules.
• Monitor product and process compliance through inspections, audits, testing, and verification activities.
• Support and oversee Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure consistent execution of quality and food safety programs.
• Review, verify, and maintain food safety, preventive control, and CCP documentation.
• Investigate and follow up on quality issues, non-conformances, ingredient holds, and corrective actions.
• Partner with production leadership to communicate and resolve quality and food safety concerns.
• Train, mentor, and develop Quality Assurance Technicians while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Math skills

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Lead Quality Assurance Technician, you will be accountable for supporting and executing food safety and quality assurance programs while leading shift-level quality activities to ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key resource for Quality Assurance Technicians and Production teams, helping maintain product quality, food safety, and operational compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $26

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead and coordinate daily quality assurance and food safety activities based on production schedules.
• Monitor product and process compliance through inspections, audits, testing, and verification activities.
• Support and oversee Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure consistent execution of quality and food safety programs.
• Review, verify, and maintain food safety, preventive control, and Critical Control Point (CCP) documentation.
• Investigate and follow up on quality issues, non-conformances, ingredient holds, and corrective actions.
• Partner with production leadership to communicate and resolve quality and food safety concerns.
• Train, mentor, and develop Quality Assurance Technicians while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years of food safety and quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing or automated food processing environment.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry, documentation, and reporting.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform physical activities including standing, walking, observing production processes, and communicating effectively in a fast-paced facility.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous lead, trainer, or team coordination experience within Quality Assurance or Food Safety.
• Experience conducting GMP, glass/plastic, sanitation, or internal quality audits.
• Knowledge of preventive controls, CCP monitoring, and food safety regulatory requirements.
• Experience investigating non-conformances, product holds, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with bakery, food manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.