Coordinator, FSQA
About The Position
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 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. We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Coordinator to join our team at our Brantford, ON bakery. As an FSQA Coordinator, you will be accountable for maintaining and improving food safety and quality programs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and customer standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or relevant post-secondary education in a science-related field
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) training or certification
- Experience with GFSI standards (e.g., BRC, SQF)
- Experience in a food manufacturing or bakery environment
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance programs
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance bakery FSQA programs to ensure compliance with corporate and customer requirements
- Analyze QA data (holds, non-conformances, foreign material) to identify trends and drive corrective actions
- Coordinate microbiological and environmental testing programs to verify food safety and sanitation effectiveness
- Support new product development, including specifications, labeling, and program updates
- Conduct QA audits and ensure compliance with documentation and record-keeping requirements
- Manage customer and certification requirements, including Kosher audits and database systems (e.g., SPEQ)
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and production processes
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary life insurance options
- Disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match
- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs
- Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
