Qureos Mentor

OAKHOUSE BAKERY

<div>**Job Summary:

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The FSQA Manager leads Oakhouse Bakery&rsquo;s Food Safety &amp; Quality programs to ensure products are safe, compliant, and consistently high quality. This role drives SQF certification, regulatory compliance (FDA, DATCP), customer/certification standards (USDA Organic, OU Kosher, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Rainforest Alliance), CAPA process, and continuous improvement. The FSQA Manager also serves as a people leader, mentoring and developing a team of 8 Quality professionals and overseeing a 21-person Sanitation team.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Positions Supervised: 8 Quality and 21 Sanitation team members

**Responsibilities:

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<li>Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality and Sanitation teams through coaching, training, recognition, and accountability.</li>
<li>Foster a proactive food safety culture built on servant leadership, open communication, and team empowerment.</li>
<li>Manage the Food Safety Plan (HACCP/Preventive Controls) including hazard analysis, CCP/CP monitoring, verification, and ongoing improvement.</li>
<li>Ensure SQF certification readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards, and third-party certifications.</li>
<li>Oversee allergen control, environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and positive release programs.</li>
<li>Drive CAPA investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and serve as the primary quality contact for customers and certifiers.</li>
<li>Partner with Operations, Maintenance, R&amp;D, and Supply Chain to ensure robust controls, proper documentation, and risk-based decision making.</li>
<li>Drive employee training on GMPs, allergens, food defense, and other key programs; ensure knowledge is applied on the floor.</li>
<li>Track and communicate FSQA performance metrics (complaints, audit results, swabbing trends) to senior leadership.</li>
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**Qualifications:

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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>8+ years of Food Safety/Quality experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.</li>
<li>Experienced in Food Safety and Quality audit management and response.</li>
<li>HACCP, PCQI, and SQF practitioner experience strongly desired.</li>
<li>Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead large teams with diverse skill sets.</li>
<li>Knowledge of SQF/GFSI standards, FDA 21 CFR regulations, allergen controls, and EMP best practices.</li>
<li>Strong skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision making.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and training abilities; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.</li>
<li>Hands-on, visible leader willing to support off-shift investigations, training, and audits as needed.</li>
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**Work Environment

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This role is primarily on-site with a daytime schedule, but flexibility is required for off-shift support, audits, or investigations. The FSQA Manager works across production, warehouse, and sanitation environments and is expected to be a strong presence on the floor.

You should be proficient in:
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<li>Leadership / People Management</li>
<li>Bachelor's Degree</li></ul></div>

FSQA Manager

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FSQA Manager