Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Retirement Plan
Performance incentive
Job Description
Aspire Bakeries is a leading food manufacturing company renowned for producing high-quality baked goods that bring people together. Operating 13 commercial bakeries across North America, Aspire Bakeries is home to famed brands like La Brea Bakery artisan breads and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Every day, millions of customers enjoy the delicious products crafted by the dedicated and talented manufacturing and support teams. The company emphasizes a workplace culture built on care, integrity, creativity, ownership, and growth, ensuring employees feel valued and have the opportunity to develop their careers. Aspire Bakeries prides itself on fostering a collaborative and diverse environment where employees can thrive as they contribute to the company’s success.
The company is currently seeking a Lead, Bakery-Cookies, to join their team in the Cayce, SC bakery. This role is pivotal in maintaining production standards, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and supporting efficient, high-quality production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. As a Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing daily bakery operations, supporting equipment setup and changeovers, maintaining accurate shift documentation, and collaborating closely with team members to uphold product quality and safety standards.
This is a full-time position working the first shift, from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with weekend availability required. The successful candidate will bring leadership experience, attention to detail, and a passion for food manufacturing excellence. Aspire Bakeries offers competitive compensation packages tailored to the candidate’s location, skills, education, and experience, underscoring the company’s commitment to rewarding employee contributions.
Employees at Aspire Bakeries benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and performance incentives. The company’s culture fosters growth and development through learning programs and supports a healthy work-life balance. Aspire Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer promoting an inclusive work environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work and succeed together.
The company is currently seeking a Lead, Bakery-Cookies, to join their team in the Cayce, SC bakery. This role is pivotal in maintaining production standards, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and supporting efficient, high-quality production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. As a Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing daily bakery operations, supporting equipment setup and changeovers, maintaining accurate shift documentation, and collaborating closely with team members to uphold product quality and safety standards.
This is a full-time position working the first shift, from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with weekend availability required. The successful candidate will bring leadership experience, attention to detail, and a passion for food manufacturing excellence. Aspire Bakeries offers competitive compensation packages tailored to the candidate’s location, skills, education, and experience, underscoring the company’s commitment to rewarding employee contributions.
Employees at Aspire Bakeries benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and performance incentives. The company’s culture fosters growth and development through learning programs and supports a healthy work-life balance. Aspire Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer promoting an inclusive work environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work and succeed together.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- Computer literacy
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, frozen, dusty, and loud environments
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication and observational skills
- Proven ability to adapt to frequent production line changes
- Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration
Job Duties
- Ensure compliance with production procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements
- Support equipment setup, changeovers, and line stoppages based on production needs
- Follow production running order and recipes to maintain product quality
- Maintain accurate shift documentation and production reporting
- Support standardization of procedures to improve efficiency and product quality
- Work effectively in fast-paced, changing production environments
- Collaborate as an active member of a highly functioning production team
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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