Sr 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 Senior Manager, Bakery–Production to join our team at our Swedesboro bakery. As the Senior Manager of Production, you will be accountable for developing and executing operational strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing performance across a 24/7 bakery. This role is vital to achieving production goals, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong culture of safety, food quality, and employee engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5–7 years of experience in food, beverage, bakery, pharmaceutical, or other GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments
- 3+ years of plant leadership experience (line‑level or area‑level leadership acceptable)
- Proven ability to lead in a 24/7 production environment
- Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and SAP, with strong analytical and reporting abilities
- Ability to read schedules, safety rules, work instructions, and write reports or present to groups
Nice To Haves
- Direct bakery production experience (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)
- Working knowledge of Spanish to support a diverse workforce
- Formal CI training (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Experience supporting capital projects or major line upgrades
Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing operations ensuring strong performance in safety, food quality, production throughput, waste reduction, and training
- Develop and implement strategies, processes, and programs aligned with Aspire Bakeries’ operating system and long‑term business goals
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line speeds, changeovers, waste, and operational efficiency
- Manage departmental budgets, labor planning, and resource allocation while supporting annual budgeting processes
- Build, coach, and develop high‑performing teams through effective performance management, recognition, and engagement
- Ensure full compliance with GMPs, regulatory standards, internal audits, and audit‑ready facility conditions
- Provide leadership in supporting capital projects, digitization efforts, operational upgrades, and future capacity planning
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
Manager
