Lead, Bakery- Production- 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries•Newark, CA

1d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At Aspire Bakeries, we create foods that bring people together, from La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies. We are looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do. We offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth. 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. We are seeking a Production Lead to join our team at our Newark, California bakery. As a Production Lead, you will be accountable for coordinating daily production activities, supporting frontline employees, and ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently achieved. This role serves as the primary link between Production Supervisors and production staff while helping drive operational excellence across the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent bakery manufacturing experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in large-scale baking or food manufacturing operations.
Ability to lead and coordinate production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal communication and team collaboration skills.
Knowledge of food safety, GMP, quality, and sanitation standards.
Ability to identify operational issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
Ability to work in a production environment and support multiple operational processes.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience training, coaching, or mentoring manufacturing employees.
Specialized knowledge of bakery production processes and equipment.
Understanding of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Experience with HACCP, Preventive Controls, and Prerequisite Programs.
Experience coordinating production schedules, staffing, and shift handoffs.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet quality, safety, and productivity goals.
Train, mentor, and support team members while providing performance-related feedback to Supervisors.
Oversee equipment setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown to ensure efficient production flow.
Monitor compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance requirements.
Partner with Maintenance and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
Ensure accurate completion of production documentation and operational records.
Maintain a safe, organized, and production-ready work environment while preparing the next shift for success.