Lead, Bakery Cookies - 1st Shift
About The Position
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. About the Role We are seeking a Lead, Bakery-Cookies to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery. In this role, you will ensure production procedures are followed, maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and support efficient and high‑quality production operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- Computer literacy
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, frozen, dusty, and loud environments
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Nice To Haves
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Food manufacturing experience
- Strong communication and observational skills
- Proven ability to adapt to frequent production line changes
- Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with production procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements
- Support equipment setup, changeovers, and line stoppages based on production needs
- Follow production running order and recipes to maintain product quality
- Maintain accurate shift documentation and production reporting
- Support standardization of procedures to improve efficiency and product quality
- Work effectively in fast‑paced, changing production environments
- Collaborate as an active member of a highly functioning production team
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary life insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Competitive retirement plans
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
