QFS Supervisor

About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:
The QFS Supervisor must demonstrate leadership values and have strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. The QFS Supervisor must identify and help take action to ensure Superior Quality Always of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures right tools, systems and methods are used by QFS team and plant personnel to always deliver SQA and safe products.
• Monitors and verifies that the plant’s master training file is effective, and all associates go through all required training in a timely manner. Ensure that training on quality and food safety programs includes quality or food safety trends specific to the plant from previous year(s).
• Monitors supplier and ingredient non-conformance system to ensure follow-up from suppliers. Involves internal stakeholders and escalates if issues are not being resolved to prevent the recurrence of non-conformities.
• Has an excellent understanding of the GB Global QFS Standards. Verifies the quality and food safety documentation is up to date at plant level, including product specifications and formulas.
• Monitors and verifies compliance by a thorough review of all records, including GB standard assessments linked to our quality and food safety system. Follows up accordingly in case of non-conformances to ensure plans/CAPA are issued for each.
• Conducts periodic internal audits related to the food safety and quality system of our plants, Supplier and Co Manufacturing plants (if needed). Lead the plant team during internal, third party or government inspections and audits.
• Actively engaged in Corporate Product scoring. Ensures CAPA are complete and effective for red and yellow scores.
• Promotes culture of the continued improvement for the KPIs, day to day activities connected to QFS.
• Promotes sharing QFS best practices amongst the BC bakeries.
• Follow up of plant customer and consumer complaints. Drives reduction and elimination of consumer complaints trends.
• Participates in investigations to determine and address root causes during FSI, quality failures, vendor (ingredient & packaging) related incidents, to assure proper investigation, root cause analysis and resolution.
• Participates in QFS Projects that involve cross functional teams for BC.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and training to plant associates to achieve plant QFS Goals.
• Shares QFS KPI with cross functional team as per assigned frequencies. Drives improvements based on the KPI results with responsible functions.
• Interaction with customers (i.e Food Service and Retailers) to drive improvements and resolve any potential QFS concerns.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Quality Assurance preferably in the food industry, with in depth knowledge of Quality Systems, Regulation, Sanitation, GFSI (i.e BRC, SQF) and FSMA (PCQI).
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control
• B.SC in Food Science or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
• Must be team oriented and have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and develop direct reports and skills to train and motivate associates at the bakery floor level as well.
• Must have a moderate to high level of computer skills, including data analysis and report writing of recommendations for corrective actions.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $61,500 - $92,250, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.