Quality Systems Manager

Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC • Valdosta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Food Safety Manager leads the bakery’s Quality Food Safety department, coaching and developing front-line associates while fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement, and accountability. The role promotes food safety among bakery associates through education and enforcement of policies, working with other department leaders to ensure customers receive high-quality products produced in a food-safe environment.

The manager oversees Quality, Food Safety, and Sanitation programs and evaluates compliance through audits, inspections, and risk assessments. The role ensures corrective actions are completed for non-conformances and maintains proper document control throughout the bakery. The manager leads third-party audits, including SQF and AIB, and drives continuous improvement by ensuring LEAN tools and 5S practices are followed.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience leading Quality, Food Safety, or Sanitation teams in a high-speed food production environment.
• Leadership skills focused on associate development and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related scientific major; a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency may be substituted.
• GFSI certifications such as SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or IFS; PCQI, Food Defense, and HACCP certifications are strongly preferred.
• Experience with 5S and LEAN tools is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Food Safety department and coach and develop front-line associates.
• Promote a culture of food safety through education and policy enforcement in collaboration with department leaders.
• Oversee Quality, Food Safety, and Sanitation programs.
• Evaluate compliance through regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Ensure corrective actions are performed for non-conformances.
• Ensure proper document control for bakery documentation.
• Lead third-party audits, including SQF and AIB.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure LEAN tools and 5S are practiced.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager