Quality Systems Lead - Food Safety & Compliance (Bakery)

Bimbo QSR Chicago; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo QSR Chicago in Denver, CO seeks a Quality Systems Manager to lead the bakery's Quality Food Safety department, coaching frontline staff and driving safety and accountability. You will enforce food safety policies and oversee audits to ensure high-quality, safe products.

The role requires 5–7 years leading quality/sanitation teams in a high-speed food production setting, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. On-site position with focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related major required or substituted by experience.
• GFSI certifications (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS) strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years leading Quality/Food Safety/Sanitation teams in high-speed production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with 5S and LEAN tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the bakery’s Quality Food Safety department through coaching and development of front-line associates, driving a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability.
• Promote a culture of Food Safety among all bakery associates through education and policy enforcement along with fellow department leaders.
• Ensure that our customer’s receive the highest quality product in a food safe environment.
• Provides oversight of Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation programs and evaluates for compliance through regular audits, inspections and risk assessments, ensuring that Corrective Actions are performed for any non-conformance.
• Ensures proper document control for all documentation within the bakery.
• Leads all third-party audits including SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and AIB (American Institute of Baking).
• Drives continuous improvement by ensuring that LEAN tools and 5S are practiced.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching and development

LEAN tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

LEAN tools

Job description

Bimbo QSR Chicago in Denver, CO seeks a Quality Systems Manager to lead the bakery's Quality Food Safety department, coaching frontline staff and driving safety and accountability. You will enforce food safety policies and oversee audits to ensure high-quality, safe products.

The role requires 5–7 years leading quality/sanitation teams in a high-speed food production setting, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. On-site position with focus on continuous improvement.