Sr Manager, EHSS East/Canada

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

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.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Regional Sr Manager, EHSS East/Canada to join our team, supporting multiple bakeries across the U.S. and Canada. As a Regional Sr Manager, EHSS East/Canada, you will ensure regulatory compliance and lead safety culture transformation across multiple locations. You will drive risk reduction, strengthen environmental programs, and coach site EHS teams to achieve world-class safety performance.

This role requires onsite support at bakeries across the U.S. and Canada, with approximately 25% travel, enabling close partnership with bakery leadership and frontline teams.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $112,000 - $150,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)

• Lead cultural change and promote a zero-accident safety mindset across multiple bakery locations.
• Develop and integrate EHSS programs that meet corporate and regulatory standards.
• Partner with bakery leadership to strengthen regulatory compliance and environmental programs.
• Conduct and support environmental and safety audits to identify hazards and mitigate risk.
• Monitor U.S. and Canadian EHSS regulations and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop site-based EHS personnel.
• Analyze EHSS performance trends and strengthen accident and near-miss
• investigations.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• 7+ years of EHSS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Science, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian EHSS regulations.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities across different regions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work safely around mechanical equipment and in variable weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support bakery locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Food manufacturing industry experience.
• M.S. in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ASP, CSP, or a Canadian equivalent.
• Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian safety programs and audits.
• Experience leading multi-site EHSS teams or initiatives.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.