Lead, Bakery Sanitation - 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 Sanitation Lead to join our team at our Alsip, IL bakery. As a Sanitation Lead, you will be accountable for leading sanitation operations that ensure equipment, production areas, and processes meet Aspire Bakeries’ standards for cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a critical part in supporting production readiness, food safety programs, and team performance while maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in food production, food preparation, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 1 year of lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
- Ability to wear required PPE and perform physical sanitation duties, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and working around production equipment.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework or equivalent experience related to food production or manufacturing.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or industrial sanitation environments.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and food safety programs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead sanitation activities to ensure equipment and production areas meet company cleanliness and food safety standards.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, and food safety requirements.
- Document sanitation activities accurately and ensure adherence to established SOPs.
- Communicate food safety, sanitation, and equipment concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
- Partner with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
- Promote workplace safety through proper PPE usage, safe work practices, and clean work environments.
- Guide and support sanitation team performance to achieve operational and quality objectives.
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
