Aspire Bakeries is seeking a FSQA Director to provide leadership and guidance to bakeries on the implementation of Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs and systems. The role requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related discipline, and 5+ years of food industry manufacturing or quality experience including multi-site leadership experience.
Requirements
- Provide leadership and guidance to bakeries on the implementation of Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs and systems
- Develop, implement, and enforce food safety, quality, and consistency policies company-wide
- Ensure strict compliance with Regulatory Agencies
- Drive continuous improvement in the area of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Responsible for the selection, motivation, and development of Quality Assurance personnel
- Implement and improve corporate food safety and quality assurance policies
- Support the up-dating and continuous review of existing Food Safety plans
- Support the bakery Food Safety (HARPC) team in the evaluation and implementation of controls on all biological, chemical, physical, and economically motivated hazards
- Responsible for the effective implementation and adherence to the Aspire Bakeries Recall and Traceability Program
- Responsible for understanding all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local)
- Routinely interfaces with major customers to preserve and enhance the image of the company as a competent supplier of quality foods exceeding their expectations
- Supports in new food development and ensures appropriate controls and inspections are in place for the successful launch of new foods
- Maintain awareness of industry advances and technologies to assure that customers have the benefit of the latest the industry has to offer with regard to food safety, sanitary design of equipment, and product quality
- Responsible for ensuring effective implementation and adherence to Aspire Bakeries’s Net Weight Verification Procedure is completed within the bakeries
- With Regulatory, responsible for ensuring Organic, non-GM, Kosher, and Halal certifications are being maintained and are up-to-date for each location as applicable
- Responsible for ensuring customer requests and communications with bakeries are effectively controlled and completed
- Responsible for maintaining brand integrity through focus on food safety, quality, and legality
- Responsible for identifying resource needs within the team and applicable bakeries
- Work directly with Operations management and in conjunction with R&D, Purchasing, Logistics, and other departments to provide guidance and assure implementation and adherence to AIMS policies, programs, and procedures
- Oversee the enforcement of robust testing programs on foods to ensure compliance with regulations, adherence to specifications, and the advancement of product safety for our consumers
- Responsible for existing food shelf life studies including handling, storage requirements, coding, compliance of standards, sensory criteria, and implementation and oversight of test-to-fail studies
- Adherence to AIMS document retention and control procedures
- Assist in monitoring general housekeeping and cleanliness of the bakery location
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Robust benefits program
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
- Visa sponsorship
- Generous parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
