Regional Quality Food Safety Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the leading baking company in the world, known for bringing beloved brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela to consumers across the nation. With over 20,000 associates working in bakeries, sales centers, offices, and on sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is committed to ensuring that consumers receive the freshest and highest-quality baked goods at every meal. The company not only prioritizes product excellence but also fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment where diversity is celebrated and employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves. Its supportive culture is complemented by competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and growth.

The position of Regional Quality Food Safety Manager plays a critical role in maintaining and elevating the standards of food safety and quality throughout the company’s bakery operations. This role involves building the capability of bakeries to consistently achieve the highest levels of food safety and product integrity on a sustainable basis. The manager will work closely with bakery personnel by providing essential training, coaching, and mentorship to ensure full compliance with quality and food safety expectations. Collaboration with plant management teams helps in establishing clear accountabilities and ensuring ongoing compliance through audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses.

This role is strategic and hands-on, with responsibilities including supporting the implementation of new processes like GFSI standards, TraceGains software, and finished product testing. The manager may also act as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner as needed, providing essential oversight and expertise. The position requires proactive engagement with co-packers to monitor quality, investigate failures, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

Moreover, this role involves fostering the sharing of best practices across all bakeries, promoting quality improvement projects, and utilizing various quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Kaizen, and 5-S. The Regional Quality Food Safety Manager is also responsible for analyzing data trends, overseeing consumer complaint reduction strategies, and facilitating relationships between sales, marketing, and production to swiftly address and resolve quality-related issues.

Leadership competencies expected from this position include adaptability, engagement driving, accountability maintenance, and the ability to manage complex information effectively. With travel requirements up to 75 percent and occasional weekend commitments, this is a dynamic role suited for professionals passionate about food safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence in the food industry. Bimbo Bakeries USA offers an attractive salary range of $118,800 to $166,300, along with eligibility for annual bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, wellbeing, and financial security of its employees.