Lead, Bakery- Production- 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries•Woolwich Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

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 Donut to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Lead, Bakery-Production Donut, you will be accountable for leading daily production and packing operations to ensure product quality, food safety, and adherence to production schedules. This role plays a critical part in optimizing operational efficiency, supporting team performance, and maintaining a safe and productive bakery environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 1 year of Lead Operator experience in a manufacturing, bakery, food production, or related environment.
Ability to understand, operate, and adjust process controls as required.
Ability to interpret scale readings, temperature readings, operating procedures, and safety documentation.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP or similar production management systems.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a fast-paced bakery, food manufacturing, production, or packing environment.
Experience leading production teams in a continuous manufacturing operation.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety programs, and sanitation practices.
Experience supporting continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and operational excellence initiatives.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate production and packing teams to achieve daily production goals and schedules.
Monitor product quality, process compliance, and food safety standards throughout production.
Support and train team members on equipment operation, standard work procedures, and best practices.
Maintain accurate production documentation and SAP transactions to support operational reporting.
Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.
Promote continuous improvement through root cause analysis, waste reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.
Foster a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by ensuring adherence to GMP, food safety, and health and safety standards.