Lead, Bakery- Production- 1st Shift

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Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

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 Production Lead to join our team at our Newark, California bakery. As a Production Lead, you will be accountable for coordinating daily production activities, supporting frontline employees, and ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently achieved. This role serves as the primary link between Production Supervisors and production staff while helping drive operational excellence across the production floor.

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Weekend Availability: May be required based on production needs.

Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Train, mentor, and support team members while providing performance-related feedback to Supervisors.
• Oversee equipment setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown to ensure efficient production flow.
• Monitor compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure accurate completion of production documentation and operational records.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and production-ready work environment while preparing the next shift for success.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent bakery manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in large-scale baking or food manufacturing operations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal communication and team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to identify operational issues and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to work in a production environment and support multiple operational processes.

• Demonstrated experience…