Supervisor, Bakery- Production- 2nd Shift
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 Supervisor to join our team at our Chaska, MN bakery. As a Production Supervisor, you will be accountable for leading daily production operations while ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in driving operational performance, developing Team Members, and delivering products that meet customer and Aspire Bakeries standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and training skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn and utilize ERP systems such as SAP.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment requiring standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, or a related field.
- Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of food safety and quality systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with SAP or similar manufacturing ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives.
- Supervise and develop production Team Members through coaching, training, performance feedback, and employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.
- Monitor and analyze production, labor, and material performance to support achievement of operational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow effectiveness.
- Promote a safe workplace by identifying risks, investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a culture of safety.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
