Production Coordinator

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.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Coordinator to join our team at our Brantford bakery. As a Production Coordinator, you will be accountable for supporting daily production operations through accurate record management, inventory oversight, process auditing, and cross‑functional communication to ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 - $68,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Maintain, organize, and audit production records, shift reports, and support documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and manage daily inventory of bakery supplies, WIP materials, tools, trays, bins, and related items to support uninterrupted production.
• Analyze, reconcile, and validate production, waste, regrade, and traceability data to support operational reporting.
• Prepare and distribute production performance charts, quality alerts, and shift communication materials.
• Coordinate offline order processes and ensure proper documentation for production vehicles, tools, and PM records.
• Support cross‑functional communication with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other departments regarding issues, alerts, or follow‑up actions.
• Perform administrative and operational support tasks as assigned to help meet production and compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related environment.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP inventory applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Prior experience with administrative auditing, reporting, or documentation review.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with various teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Post‑secondary education in business, food science, or a technical field.
• Experience coordinating production or inventory systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and reconcile operational data.
• Familiarity with bakery or CPG production processes.
• Experience improving recordkeeping or documentation workflows.

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.