Manager, Bakery- Production
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 Manager to join our team at Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Production Manager, you will be accountable for leading bakery production operations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring production goals, food safety standards, and quality expectations are consistently achieved. This role plays a critical part in optimizing manufacturing performance, developing production leadership teams, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 10+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- 5-7 years of experience in bakery production management.
- Experience leading teams within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality systems, including GFSI, BRC, or SQF standards.
- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience leading continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Experience supporting new product development and commercial production launches.
- Advanced analytical and operational reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead bakery production operations to achieve daily production, quality, and food safety objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction.
- Manage inventory control processes and optimize raw material utilization.
- Oversee production planning and execution to support operational and business goals.
- Ensure compliance with GFSI, BRC, SQF, and customer quality requirements.
- Develop, coach, and mentor production supervisors to build a high-performing team.
- Analyze operational performance and provide recommendations that support business growth and operational excellence.
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- and long-term disability coverage
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
