Production Lead

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.

Leads staff to ensure client satisfaction by maintaining high product quality standards and a safe, positive and efficient work environment. Oversees, trains, coordinates, and gives appropriate feedback to assigned team. Acts as the primary liaison between the Production Supervisors and production staff. 

Responsiblitites:

• Coordinates operators’ work, training, and learning. Provides performance feedback to help Supervisors with staff reviews. Participates in corrective action procedures, as required. 
• Performs or coordinates the equipment setup, start-up time and shut down.
• Cover line operators including mixing operator.
• Monitor operations and apply known QA policies/procedures relevant to the assigned area and notify Supervisor of any deficiencies or variances.
• Ensure crew is following all safety and GMP rules.
• Lead by example (be neat, punctual, and professional).
• Ensure that all paperwork in area of responsibility is correct and followed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Department to trouble shoot and resolve issues to ensure full capabilities.
• Ensure work areas are clean and safe, report any unsafe conditions or employee actions immediately to the Supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with hourly employees, Supervisors, and other departments.
• Ensure that the next shift is setup with proper materials and adequate tools.
• Assist with training/mentoring of new employees and advise Supervisor if there are delays or concerns in training a new employee.
• Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Qualifications:

• High School diploma / GED desired or equivalent years of experience in a bakery environment. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in large scale baking.
• Specialized knowledge of all area and/or departmental processes and relevant equipment will be given consideration.

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Range: $22.00 - $23.00

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.