Manager, Bakery Canada
Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2X1R2
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.
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 Manager, Bakery, to join our team at our Winnipeg bakery. As the Manager, Bakery, you will be accountable for leading production operations in a continuous-process manufacturing environment while ensuring production schedules, financial targets, and operational standards are met. You will drive team performance, operational excellence, and cross‑functional collaboration to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality bakery operations.
Shift & Schedule
- Weekend availability: Required
Compensation
- Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)
- Lead and develop Production Supervisors to ensure effective execution of daily production activities
- Manage departmental budgets, P&L performance, and cost‑control initiatives
- Establish, track, and review KPIs to measure performance against operational standards
- Review, improve, and standardize production practices to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to support smooth operations, including QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, HR, and R&D
- Ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and GMP standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce variability, and strengthen overall operations
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- 5–7 years of experience managing teams in a continuous‑process manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success in budgeting, P&L management, and meeting financial targets
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Experience supervising in a positive employee‑relations environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using SAP or similar systems
- Ability to manage scheduling, cross‑functional coordination, and performance reviews
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Experience in bakery, yeast, or frozen food manufacturing
- Background working in a union environment
- Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement or waste‑reduction initiatives
- Experience supporting R&D testing within production environments
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Aspire Bakeries is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
