Job Description
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.
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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Salary Range: $94,300 - $122,600
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Annual Bonus Eligibility
401k & Company Match
***This position covers bakeries located in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin***
Position Summary:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Analytical & Technical Support
- 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.
Product Development & Validation
- 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.
Data & Continuous Improvement
- 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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- 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.
Education and Work History:
- 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
- 60% travel required.
- Includes plant trials, validations, and cross-functional project support.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $94,300–$122,600 |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Website | www.bimbobakeriesusa.com |
About Company
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. As part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, BBU is proud to share the company philosophyHighly Productive and Deeply Humane in the U.S.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Bakeryunmatched
- Chemistryunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Processingunmatched
- Diversityunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Experiment Designunmatched
- Food Microbiologyunmatched
- Food Scienceunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Microbiologyunmatched
- Microsoft Visual Basicunmatched
- Minitabunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Analysisunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Product Testingunmatched
- Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Statisticsunmatched
- System Validationunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Test Dataunmatched
- Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
- Trend Analysisunmatched
- United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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