Quality Food Safety Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Albany, NY, USA; onsite bakery facility

Salary: $66,600–$86,600 annually

Company

A large baking manufacturer producing branded bread, muffins, bagels, cakes, and donuts through bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes across the United States.

What you will do

• Lead shift execution to ensure products, equipment, processes, and sanitation activities meet quality, food safety, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Coach, onboard, train, and develop associates while promoting accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners and incoming shift leaders to resolve operational issues and maintain production schedules.
• Track KPIs for people, quality, safety, service, cost, throughput, and on-time, in-full shipping.
• Analyze sanitation, quality, and food safety trends, prepare action plans, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support facility inspections and maintain compliance with food safety, food defense, GFSI/SQF, GMP, and sanitary condition programs.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of bakery or food manufacturing operations management experience.
• At least 2 years of bakery operations, quality, food safety, or sanitation supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience may substitute.
• HACCP, PCQI, Food Defense Coordinator, and GFSI certification, plus sanitation or food safety training such as Sanitation Essentials or AIB.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, in a non-air-conditioned environment and off ground level with appropriate safety equipment. Ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, diverse, and safety-focused work environment.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.