Lead, Bakery- Warehouse- 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Ontario, CA

12d•$25 - $27•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. As the Warehouse Lead, you will oversee our production area, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and legality standards. This role involves monitoring equipment and material handlers, verifying packaging code dates, and assisting with inventory control. The ideal candidate will also handle material loading/unloading, conduct area inspections, and process SAP functions.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing or food environment; 1 year of leadership experience.
Ability to read, write, and complete legible documentation
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive motions in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions precisely

Nice To Haves

Experience in bakery production or ingredient handling
Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food‑safety protocols
Ability to troubleshoot minor issues or identify process concerns
Strong attention to detail and teamwork orientation

Responsibilities

Monitor the area to ensure equipment and material handlers are working according to food safety, quality, legality standards, and schedules.
Monitors and ensures that all code dates are correct on packaging prior to shipping.
Assist with raw materials and packaging inventory control
Material handling duties as assigned. Included but not limited to load and unloading activities
Inspections of areas, including but not limited to, warehouse, racking, forklifts, dock lifts, etc.
Cycle count & inventory control assignments
Processes SAP functions, including but not limited to Inventory Subcontracting and receiving goods
Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Bakery Director
Ensure employees are following all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in your area.