Lead, Bakery-Sanitation - 3rd 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‑Sanitation to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As the Lead Sanitation Technician, you will oversee and coordinate sanitation activities to ensure food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness while leading and developing the sanitation team in a safe and hygienic manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sanitation or food manufacturing, including supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of food safety standards, including GMP and HACCP
- Ability to read and comprehend sanitation procedures, SSOPs, and safety documentation
- Ability to write clear reports and complete sanitation and audit logs accurately
- Basic math skills using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to lift and move items over 50 lbs. occasionally and work in wet, humid, and dusty environments
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experience supporting sanitation audits and regulatory inspections
- Experience working in bakery or food manufacturing environments
- Strong training and mentoring skills for sanitation teams
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise sanitation team members, including Tech 1 and Tech 2 roles
- Ensure sanitation activities comply with SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and Aspire Bakeries quality standards
- Manage sanitation schedules for production and non‑production areas to support operational readiness
- Maintain audit readiness by serving as the primary sanitation contact for inspections and reviews
- Oversee sanitation documentation, including cleaning logs, chemical usage, and corrective actions
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Production teams to mitigate contamination risks
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
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
