Production Lead

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

TheProduction Lead is responsible for the coordination and organization of the staff to produce the different product varieties by the production schedule requirements. Responsible for ensuring products meet final expectations by the product specifications

Responsibilities

• Assists the employees and operators in the areas where the incumbent is responsible for breaks and lunches.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of the Lead operators in the following areas: Mixing, Fryer, Sheeter and Packing areas.
• Communicates with Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving, to ensure own responsibilities are met.
• Must provide coverage as required when the Supervisor is out.
• Must be able to work other shifts as required by the supervisor
• Lead would not have a specific shift instead will rotate as required by the company
• Assists and cross-trains workers in operating and setting up equipment in the mixing, make-up stations and Fryer/packing areas.
• Assists Operators in organizing and assigning the employees to their workstations.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Responsible for the documentation of starter production reports, downtime, batch reporting, lot # tracking, daily shaped batch reports and process control sheets.
• Responsible for making sure all data entry is entered efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner for proper reporting in SAP
• Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality, and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.
• Coordinates work of employees in the production and packing department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting in appraising performance; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Verifies that metal detectors are operational and performs regular tests as directed by the Quality Assurance Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• At least 6 months as an Ingredient operator or related experience
• Three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 1 year as a Lead operator experience
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred

Shift:3rd (10pm - 6:30am) * must be available to work weeekends*

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.