Lead, Bakery-Production L7 - 2nd 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 to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Lead, you will coordinate and guide production staff to ensure all product varieties are produced safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the production schedule. You will play a key role in maintaining product quality, supporting team performance, and ensuring smooth operations across multiple production areas.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd
• Hours: 2:00PM – 10:30PM
• Weekend availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $25

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Coordinate production staffing and workflow to ensure adherence to the production schedule
• Lead and support team members across mixing, sheeting, oven, and packing areas to meet quality and safety standards
• Perform and oversee production documentation, including starter reports, batch tracking, downtime, and data entry in SAP
• Train and develop employees on equipment setup, process controls, and standard work procedures
• Collaborate with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Shipping teams to maintain consistent operations
• Participate in root cause analysis, daily area walks, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality checks (including metal detector verifications), and daily management systems such as Centerline and CIL

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of related production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 1 year of Lead operator experience and 6 months of ingredient/mixing-related experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or packing environment
• Ability to understand and adjust mixing process controls, read scales and temperature displays, and document ingredient/mixing data
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation manuals, and procedure documents
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP or comparable systems

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong working knowledge of dough mixing processes and related equipment
• Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and daily management systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and engage diverse teams
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and recommend process improvements

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.