Supervisor, FSQA 1 - 2nd Shift

Aspire Bakeries•Stockton, CA

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an FSQA Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. You will lead a team of FSQA Technicians, oversee compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain excellence in our bakery operations. If you're a detail-oriented leader with a passion for food safety and quality, apply today to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree or sufficient experience in the food industry is required.
3 years food industry manufacturing or quality experience including supervisory experience is required.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years comprehensive food processing, food safety and quality experience with an extensive background in manufacturing food industry, HARPc, USDA, or FDA, preferred.
Good writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Detail oriented, and possess strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with GFSI, BRC, SQF and/or USDA audits desirable.
Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) preferred
Trained as a PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive documentation control of the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, records, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and Food Safety Plans to ensure operational excellence.
Partner with operations, maintenance, sanitation, warehouse, and other support departments to maintain safety, legality, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in bakery performance.
Understand Critical to Quality Control Points (CTQCP) for all manufactured products, implement customer requirements, and ensure right-first-time quality delivery while minimizing customer complaints through root cause analysis.
Provide day-to-day leadership of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technicians, including training, performance management, skills development, and establishing talent matrices in collaboration with the FSQA Manager.
Oversee supplier approval processes, conduct raw material performance monitoring, and ensure all materials meet specifications while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Lead rapid investigations of product/process failures, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and minimize production downtime while managing product exposure risks during incidents like foreign material contaminations.
Serve as trained backup for the FSQA Manager during regulatory, customer, and third-party audits, while maintaining expertise in Environmental Monitoring Programs and swabbing techniques.
Actively promote and lead food safety culture initiatives, including the SIFIRI (See It, Fix It, Report It) program through regular communication, education, employee recognition, and safety event coordination.
Manage departmental KPIs, identify technology enhancement opportunities, and handle supervisory responsibilities including hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
Other duties as assigned