Lead, Bakery-FSQA - 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

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.

Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Tuition reimbursement, learning opportunities, and career paths across expert areas.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking an FSQA Lead to join our team at our [LOCATION] bakery. As an FSQA Lead, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, legality, and quality of our products by overseeing QA technicians, coordinating food safety activities, and ensuring our quality programs are consistently executed on the floor.

Shift & Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
Weekend availability: Required

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $26 per hour

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead daily FSQA and food safety execution to ensure product safety, legality, and quality
• Oversee QA technicians on shift and ensure tools, specifications, and documentation are issued accurately and on time
• Conduct and validate GMP, glass/plastic, and other required audits to ensure compliance
• Perform and verify finished product quality checks, including dimensional and attribute evaluations
• Coordinate ingredient, packaging, and bag inspections to ensure proper compliance and release
• Support investigations (foreign material, line cleaning verification, non-conformances) and escalate findings appropriately
• Train and mentor new QA technicians, supporting problem solving with production teams

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of relevant FSQA or food safety experience in an automated food manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish
• Basic computer skills for reporting, documentation, and data entry
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform floor-based tasks in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience leading or mentoring others in a production or FSQA environment
• Knowledge of bakery or CPG manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and basic food safety programs
• Experience with problem solving and root cause analysis tools

Our Culture & Values

At Aspire Bakeries, great people make great food-and even greater workplaces. Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Call to Action

Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?
Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.