FSQA - Supervisor (12- Month Contract)
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 Supervisor (12- month contract) to join our team at our Ancaster, ON bakery. As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across bakery operations. This role is vital to supporting production excellence, leading the QA Technician team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that protect our products, customers, and brand reputation.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience supervising or managing Quality Assurance functions.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing preferrably.
- Demonstrated experience with CAPA, Root Cause Analysis (6M), and 5 Why problem-solving methodologies.
- Working knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, GMPs, and food safety management systems.
- Experience supporting or leading BRC audits.
- Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across departments.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
- Certified Quality Manager (CQM) certification.
- Experience with GFSI-recognized food safety systems such as BRC, SQF, or FSSC 22000.
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within food manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise the QA Technician team to drive effective resource utilization, performance, and operational support.
- Investigate quality incidents, product non-conformances, and customer concerns while implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and maintain audit readiness across the facility.
- Partner with production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering teams to drive food safety and quality improvements.
- Develop team capability through training, coaching, and performance management initiatives.
- Manage QA department resources, testing supplies, and operational costs to support efficient business performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- holidays
- A 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
Education Level
Associate degree
