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Plant Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $135.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance

Job Description

Aspire Bakeries is a leading bakery company renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and a strong workplace culture. The company has established itself as a major player in the food manufacturing industry by consistently delivering high-quality bakery products while prioritizing the welfare and development of its employees. Aspire Bakeries fosters an inclusive environment where collaboration, diversity, and passion for excellence thrive, providing a supportive workplace where team members are empowered to grow professionally and personally. The organization offers comprehensive health benefits, financial security, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for learning and development, making it an attractive employer for individuals... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or finance and 7+ years of food manufacturing experience including managerial roles
  • OR associate's degree with 10+ years of food manufacturing experience including managerial roles
  • Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing with a background in quality, accounting, engineering, or production
  • Strong communication, team-building, and decision-making skills
  • ability to solve complex problems using data
  • Working knowledge of process equipment, GMPs, EHSS, and regulatory compliance in a food environment
  • Budgeting experience and general P&L acumen
  • basic accounting knowledge and solid analytical/mathematics skills
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing applications
  • Physical ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
  • stand, walk, or climb for extended periods
  • use a computer more than 25 percent of work time
  • occasional travel

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or finance and 7+ years of food manufacturing experience including managerial roles
  • OR associate's degree with 10+ years of food manufacturing experience including managerial roles
  • Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing with a background in quality, accounting, engineering, or production
  • Strong communication, team-building, and decision-making skills
  • ability to solve complex problems using data
  • Working knowledge of process equipment, GMPs, EHSS, and regulatory compliance in a food environment
  • Budgeting experience and general P&L acumen
  • basic accounting knowledge and solid analytical/mathematics skills
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing applications

Job Duties

  • Lead bakery operations and P&L to meet budget, schedule, service, and performance targets across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory
  • Champion safety, GMP, EHSS, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the bakery is inspection-ready and aligned with local, state, and federal requirements
  • Own production planning and materials/warehouse control (including FEFO) to meet demand, minimize waste, and optimize throughput
  • Drive continuous improvement (e.g., TPM/lean) and loss elimination, reducing downtime and elevating process capability and efficiency
  • Oversee quality systems and customer commitments, including audit readiness, CAPA execution, complaint resolution, and adherence to product specs
  • Lead capital planning and engineering projects with Corporate Engineering to deliver on-time, on-budget investments that improve safety, quality, and capacity
  • Develop, coach, and engage teams (including union relations), building bench strength, retention, and a high-performance culture

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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