Fsqa Coordinator

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 like La Brea Bakery(r), Otis Spunkmeyer(r), and Oakrun Farm Bakery(r). With 14 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.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for meeting all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local)
- Responsible for complying with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i. e., BRC)
- Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the Quality Management System (QMS) including procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the document control management (ETQ)
- Ensure all records are maintained and accurate
- Assist and support in the preparation of endorsement, first production runs, and R&D trials of new finished products
- Assist and support in the preparation and execution of third-party audits of all kinds
- Investigate root causes of customer and consumer complaints
- Works to maintain the safety, legality, and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.
- Complete and maintain shelf-life verification and validation on new finished products
- Complete shelf-life studies on finished products
- Responsible for meeting all customer specifications and managing customer portals
- Conduct training for new team members on all sensory programs
- Create visual aid guides for all FG products as Quality references for production team members.
- Ensures appropriate product FG holds and dispositions
- Identify all unacceptable products and take immediate action to resolve all deviations
- Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators for customer-branded products.
- Authorized to hold finished food based on food safety or quality non-conformance
- Promote awareness on issues relating to good personal hygiene and GMP requirements throughout the plant facilities
- Assist in maintaining quality standards (QAP) of all finished products as per Customer requirements
- Review, evaluate, and analysis of verification activities trending to highlight opportunities for improvement.
- Undertake any special assignment or project as part of continuous improvement
- Participate in external audits and assist in creating and implementing corrective actions
- Ensures follow-through and completion of non-compliance and deviation investigations conducted by QA Technicians
- Effective communication of program requirements to relevant personnel and departments to ensure implementation of CFIA/FDA, HACCP, and BRC requirements
- Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality, and quality
- Lead and support Operational Excellence for FSQA pillar
- Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Microbiology or Chemistry or equivalent by having completed a recognized food processing continuing education program is required.
- Bachelor of Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Human Ecology preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of related work experience in food manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of GMP and HACCP programs and procedures
- Knowledge of Food Sensory Testing, Evaluation, and Analysis
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid quality orientation with experience and understanding of Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Solid computer skills along with excellent data analysis (Minitab), problem-solving, attention to detail, time management, organizational and prioritization skills required
- Ability to get things done with mínimal supervision and the willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, when required.