Quality Systems Specialist

About the role

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

The Quality Systems Specialist supports product quality, shelf life, and reformulation initiatives through analytical testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This role partners with QFS, R&D, and Baking Technology teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize formulations, and ensure scalable, compliant solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on finished products and ingredients (pH, water activity, texture, shelf life).
• Perform microbiological analysis (yeast & mold detection, trending).
• Evaluate impact of reformulation on shelf life and mold control.
• Apply knowledge of ingredient functionality (enzymes, preservatives, fermentation systems).
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support formulation development, optimization, and scale-up.
• Participate in bench-top and plant trials.
• Validate ingredient systems under commercial conditions.
• Ensure alignment with reformulation requirements and claims.
• Analyze product and process data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Conduct statistical analysis and support DOE (Design of Experiments).
• Generate technical reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support process control updates and analytical method alignment.
• Partner with QFS, Operations, R&D, and other teams to resolve product issues.
• Support reformulation initiatives and testing methodologies.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and project alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with analytical testing and food microbiology (yeast & mold).
• Knowledge of bakery systems, shelf-life control, and ingredient functionality.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab) and DOE (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Travel 80% travel required. Includes plant trials, validations, and cross-functional project support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• 401k & Company Match
• Safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows associates to be their authentic selves.

Pay

Salary Range: $101,000 - $131,300