Lead, Bakery-Production - 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. We are seeking a Lead, Bakery Production to join our team at our Chaska, MN bakery. As a Lead, Bakery Production, you will be accountable for coordinating daily production operations, supporting production teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient production flow while upholding food safety, GMP, and operational excellence standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of food manufacturing, production, or related industry experience.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and in varying production environments as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous lead, trainer, or team leadership experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating production process control systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience using manufacturing reporting systems to monitor production, quality, and downtime metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and effectively communicate with production teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily production activities to achieve scheduled production targets.
- Lead production teams in the safe and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
- Monitor product quality and processing performance to maintain consistency and compliance standards.
- Promote adherence to food safety, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
- Identify and escalate equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
- Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- 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
