Lead, Bakery-Mixing - 1st 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 Mixer to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Lead Mixer, you will support daily mixing operations by coordinating department activities, ensuring dough quality meets specifications, and maintaining efficient workflow to support production schedules.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Weekend Availability: Required
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $23.25 – $25.00
  
  

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Coordinate and oversee daily mixing operations to ensure production schedules are met
• Ensure dough batches meet required time, temperature, and quality specifications
• Lead, assign, and monitor work of mixing team members to maintain efficiency and accountability
• Monitor ingredient availability, starter levels, and FIFO inventory practices
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant production and quality documentation
• Promote a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment in accordance with GMPs
• Support continuous improvement in product quality, food safety, and operational effectiveness
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring To The Table)

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–3 months of related manufacturing or food production experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including percentages
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate and understand mixing equipment and process controls
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move wheeled mixing bowls up to approximately 1,000 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting quality and safety standards
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients For Success)

• Prior bakery or food manufacturing experience
• Experience leading or training team members in a production environment
• Knowledge of GMPs and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Familiarity with dough mixing, scaling, and temperature controls
• Strong problem-solving and proactive decision-making 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.