Sr Manager, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

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 like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun 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.

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Sr Manager, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability to join our Los Angeles, CA office. In this onsite role (4 days per week), you’ll lead our corporate-wide carbon reduction strategy, driving energy efficiency projects, regulatory compliance, and innovative sustainability initiatives to help us meet our 2030 carbon reduction targets. This position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while collaborating across teams to advance Aspire’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead corporate wide carbon reduction strategy including evaluation of VPPA and REC options
• Identify and implement energy efficiency projects in alignment with 2030 carbon reduction target
• Collaborate with the CSR team and cross functional leads to establish project goals, cost, projected energy savings, and return on investment
• Serve as a point of contact for teams and leadership to ensure projects are implemented within established timelines and within budget
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulations related to energy, water, waste, and refrigerant use
• Apply for sustainability grants, incentives, and various other funding sources where available
• Work with waste consultants to maximize waste diversion opportunities
• Evaluate new technologies to understand their potential applications, limitations, benefits, and costs
• Support bakery teams with annual Earth Day celebrations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineer, with 5+ years of working experience
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency principals and decarbonization strategies
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to travel within the United States and Canada
• Ability to travel 25%, depending on demand

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or CPG strongly preferred
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification obtained through the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) preferred
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to provide clear feedback and collaborate across all levels and functions
• Highly organized individual who can prioritize tasks and complete multiple simultaneous projects on deadlines, pay great attention to detail, and have strong quantitative abilities
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving problems independently, and thriving in both in-person and mobile work settings

Salary Range: $120,000-$144,000

Culture & Values:

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that great people make great food—and even greater workplaces. Our culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered to grow, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.

Across all levels of the organization, we value open communication, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're in the office, on the floor, or in the field, you'll find a team that works together, celebrates wins, and supports one another through challenges.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your career can rise as high as your ambition!

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.