Job Description

We’re Hiring: FSQA Manager | Stockton, CA

Salary: $93,000–$115,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

Are you an experienced FSQA professional looking to make a significant impact in bakery operations? We’re seeking a dedicated Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to lead our food safety and quality programs and drive excellence across our bakery.

In this role, you will:

• Champion food safety and quality strategies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Lead and develop a talented FSQA team—driving performance, fostering a strong food safety culture, and supporting ongoing growth.
• Oversee GMPs, HARPC, and all FSQA documentation using the ETQ platform.
• Provide robust food safety and hygiene training to bakery and central services teams.
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement to address non-conformances and elevate product quality.
• Support third-party audits, regulatory inspections, customer visits, and GFSI (e.g., BRC) recertifications.
• Evaluate preventive controls for physical, chemical, biological, and allergen risks.
• Ensure traceability and recall programs are comprehensive and audit-ready.
• Partner with R&D and production teams on new product launches, ensuring quality is maintained from development through production.
• Conduct FSQA compliance assessments in bakeries and distribution centers.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of experience in food manufacturing—experience in bakery operations is preferred.
• HACCP certification required; BRC or SQF certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with GFSI standards and USDA/FDA regulatory requirements.
• Strong foundation in microbiology, environmental monitoring, and GMPs.
• Skilled in analytical thinking, documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and statistical tools.

If you’re passionate about building a strong food safety culture and driving quality improvements in every product, we’d love to hear from you.

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