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

• 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.

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

• Hourly Rate: $25

• 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.

• 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.

• 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,…