Lead, Bakery-Production (L7) - 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 Production Lead to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Production Lead, you will be accountable for coordinating daily production activities, supporting line coverage, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards while keeping production flowing efficiently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years of related production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 1 year of Lead Operator experience and 6+ months of Ingredient Operator or related experience
- Ability to understand and operate mixing and dough processing equipment
- Ability to read scales, temperatures, and complete production paperwork accurately
- Strong communication skills with the ability to read and interpret SOPs, safety rules, and reports
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fast-paced food production or bakery environments
- Knowledge of dough mixing processes and production line setup
- Experience supporting continuous improvement, Centerline, or CIL activities
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and comfort supporting audits or inspections
Responsibilities
- Lead and support production employees by coordinating staffing, assigning work, and providing shift coverage
- Operate and assist in key production areas (Mixing, Sheeter, Oven, Packing) to ensure workflow continuity
- Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure timely SAP data entry
- Partner with cross-functional teams—Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Shipping—to support smooth operations
- Support training, coaching, and cross‑training to build team capability and drive continuous improvement
- Monitor compliance with GMPs, safety rules, food safety standards, and equipment procedures
- Participate in root cause analysis, AOE activities, and daily line walks to identify and resolve issues
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-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- HSA plans
- 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
