Lead, Bakery-Production

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Lead to join our team at our [Location] bakery. As a Production Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating daily production and packing operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards are consistently met while supporting efficient line performance. This role serves as a key point of contact on the production floor, providing leadership, troubleshooting operational issues, and supporting team members to achieve production goals.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Hours: 2:00 pm- 10:30 pm
• Weekend Availability: As Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $25.00-$30 DOE

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead daily production and packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, and production targets.
• Monitor product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate line staffing, break coverage, and operational support to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Perform equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and basic operational adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, waste, and compliance documentation.
• Support inventory control activities, including packaging material management and FIFO practices.
• Promote adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while escalating safety, employee, or equipment concerns as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Minimum one (1) year of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ability to understand and follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Ability to complete production records and operational documentation accurately.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout scheduled shifts.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, GMPs, HACCP, and quality systems.
• Experience operating automated production or packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and FIFO material management.
• Experience training and coaching production employees.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.