Lead, Bakery- Warehouse- 1st Shift

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 

As the Warehouse Lead, you will oversee our production area, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and legality standards. This role involves monitoring equipment and material handlers, verifying packaging code dates, and assisting with inventory control. The ideal candidate will also handle material loading/unloading, conduct area inspections, and process SAP functions.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Weekend availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $25 – $27

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Monitor the area to ensure equipment and material handlers are working according to food safety, quality, legality standards, and schedules.
• Monitors and ensures that all code dates are correct on packaging prior to shipping.
• Assist with raw materials and packaging inventory control
• Material handling duties as assigned. Included but not limited to load and unloading activities
• Inspections of areas, including but not limited to, warehouse, racking, forklifts, dock lifts, etc.
• Cycle count & inventory control assignments
• Processes SAP functions, including but not limited to Inventory Subcontracting and receiving goods
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Bakery Director
• Ensure employees are following all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in your area.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing or food environment; 1 year of leadership experience.
• Ability to read, write, and complete legible documentation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive motions in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions precisely

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in bakery production or ingredient handling
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food‑safety protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues or identify process concerns
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork orientation

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