Lead, Bakery- Production- 3rd 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

We are seeking a Lead, Bakery-Production Donut to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Lead, Bakery-Production Donut, you will be accountable for leading daily production and packing operations to ensure product quality, food safety, and adherence to production schedules. This role plays a critical part in optimizing operational efficiency, supporting team performance, and maintaining a safe and productive bakery environment.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd
• Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM 
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $25 

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead and coordinate production and packing teams to achieve daily production goals and schedules.
• Monitor product quality, process compliance, and food safety standards throughout production.
• Support and train team members on equipment operation, standard work procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and SAP transactions to support operational reporting.
• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.
• Promote continuous improvement through root cause analysis, waste reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Foster a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by ensuring adherence to GMP, food safety, and health and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of Lead Operator experience in a manufacturing, bakery, food production, or related environment.
• Ability to understand, operate, and adjust process controls as required.
• Ability to interpret scale readings, temperature readings, operating procedures, and safety documentation.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP or similar production management systems.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous experience in a fast-paced bakery, food manufacturing, production, or packing environment.
• Experience leading production teams in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety programs, and sanitation practices.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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.