Director, Operations - Regional
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19019
Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries
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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.
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Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
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Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
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Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
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Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
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Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
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Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Operations - Regional to lead and optimize our bakery manufacturing network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent execution of best practices, and aligning cross-functional initiatives to support growth, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with deep experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)
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Lead and align operational strategy across all bakery facilities, ensuring consistent execution of Aspire Operational Excellence, standardized procedures, KPIs, and performance benchmarks.
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Partner with the CMO and executive leadership to oversee plant performance, budgets, conversion costs, sanitation strategy, and operational audits, driving accountability and corrective action.
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Drive performance management through KPI governance, scorecards, profitability analysis, and data-driven identification of optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
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Oversee plant shutdowns, changeovers, and network-wide optimization initiatives, including waste reduction, process improvements, and best-practice implementation.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Continuous Improvement to support innovation, commercialization, and strategic growth initiatives.
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Build and develop high-performing teams by leading plant managers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and succession planning.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in food or bakery production.
- Proven track record in operational strategy, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with performance metrics and financial management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Call to Action
Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?
Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!
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.
