FSQA Supervisor

Izzio Artisan Bakery • Louisville, CO

6d

About The Position

Izzio Artisan Bakery is America’s #1 Sourdough Artisan Bakery, focused on making breads using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. The FSQA Supervisor oversees food safety and quality programs and provides leadership to the QA team. The role ensures HACCP plan compliance, supports consistent product formulation and safe production practices, and works with production, sanitation, and the FSQA Director to maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and has the QA team as direct reports. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Compensation starts at $28–$31; compensation is based on experience and other position requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position.
• QA experience in a food manufacturing environment involving both raw and ready-to-eat finished products.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and analysis techniques to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess alternative solutions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Must have HACCP certification or complete a HACCP certification program within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk within warehouse and plant environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure compliance with the HACCP plan through the company’s Food Safety and Quality systems.
• Investigate process-related deviations; manage QA change control; prepare and revise SOPs; and conduct GMP training programs.
• Develop detailed work instructions to ensure consistency in product formulation and incorporate employee safety and food quality practices into production activities.
• Review, update, and create quality programs and policies in coordination with the FSQA Director.
• Review relevant GMP documents for compliance with company SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Production Managers with onboarding, training, and developing team members.
• Support regulatory, customer, and third-party inspectors to ensure the facility, equipment, and operations meet or exceed food safety and quality requirements.
• Lead and oversee QA team members to ensure programs are working, procedures are followed, product quality is monitored, and food safety practices are enforced.
• Ensure FSQA technicians follow procedures and fulfill their job responsibilities; cover FSQA technician shifts as needed.
• Lead responses to regulatory official requests, including plant inspections.
• Identify non-conforming products and lead disposition decisions based on food safety and quality risks.
• Create and revise product specifications, including ingredient statements and nutrition facts, for new and reformulated products.
• Support Sanitation Supervisors in developing SSOPs and strategies to maintain a clean and safe bakery.
• Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries, commensurate with experience, and role-dependent recognition.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling where possible.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, with pathways for career advancement.
• Weekly take-home bread.
• Occasional team meals, first tastes of innovations, and coffee at the office.
• Peer recognition opportunities through the Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed