Quality Systems Manager - Bakery Industry

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

Job summary

Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC in Denver, CO, is seeking a Quality Systems Manager for the Bakery Industry to lead the Quality Food Safety department and drive a culture of safety and accountability.

You will oversee audits (SQF, AIB), maintain documentation, and mentor front-line teams to ensure top-quality, food-safe products. Strong leadership, GFSI certifications preferred, and LEAN/5S experience are valued. This role is a full-time, on-site position in Denver with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related major preferred.
• GFSI (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS) certifications strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years leading Quality/Food Safety/Sanitation teams in high-speed food production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Food Safety department through coaching and development of front-line associates.
• Promote a culture of food safety through education and policy enforcement.
• Ensure customers receive the highest quality product in a food-safe environment.
• Oversee Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation programs and conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Lead third-party audits including SQF and AIB.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN tools and 5S.

Skills

Quality leadership

Food safety

Audit management

LEAN & 5S

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

SQF audits

AIB audits

Job description

Quality Systems Manager - Bakery Industry

Full Time Management Denver, CO, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1205

Salary Range: $114,200.00 To $148,500.00 Annually

Position Summary

• Provides 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.
• Promotes a culture of Food Safety among all bakery associates through education and policy enforcement along with fellow department leaders.
• Ensures 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.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related scientific major preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• GFSI (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, etc), PCQI, Food Defense and HACCP certifications strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience leading Quality/Food Safety/Sanitation teams in a high-speed food production environment.
• Leadership skills with a focus on associate development and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office products.
• Experience with 5S and LEAN tools highly preferred.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .