Production Manager-Night Shift

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Pine Ridge, SC

6d•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. About the Role We are seeking a Production Manager to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery. As a Production Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing daily bakery production, engineering, and sanitation activities to ensure a continuous flow of high‑quality products that meet customer, regulatory, and company standards. You will lead teams, partner closely with Quality Assurance, manage staffing and development, and drive continuous improvement across all bakery operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree preferred
Experience in a management role and in planning/controlling manufacturing processes
Knowledge of food manufacturing operations (production, packaging, engineering, shipping, etc.)
Strong leadership, communication, conflict‑resolution, and team‑building skills
Ability to work flexible hours supporting evening and overnight operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of related operational systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in bakery production (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)
Bilingual English/Spanish
Continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Experience supporting capital projects or operating within complex technical environments
Experience collaborating across diverse teams and customer groups

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate production, engineering, and sanitation operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high‑quality output
Ensure proper formulation and production techniques, partnering with FSQA to resolve quality issues
Manage staffing, performance evaluations, employee relations, and career development for production teams
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency, including waste reduction and line optimization
Support safety, sanitation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across all operational areas
Provide accurate data, support budgeting processes, and lead capital project planning and execution
Collaborate with senior leadership, technical teams, and internal/external stakeholders to meet customer and business 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