Sr Manager, Bakery- Production

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 Senior Manager, Bakery–Production to join our team at our Swedesboro bakery. As the Senior Manager of Production, you will be accountable for developing and executing operational strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing performance across a 24/7 bakery. This role is vital to achieving production goals, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong culture of safety, food quality, and employee engagement.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Full‑time leadership role supporting a 24/7 operation
• Hours: Standard business hours with required flexibility
• Weekend availability: Required as business needs dictate
  
  

Compensation

• Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000
  
  

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead daily manufacturing operations ensuring strong performance in safety, food quality, production throughput, waste reduction, and training
• Develop and implement strategies, processes, and programs aligned with Aspire Bakeries’ operating system and long‑term business goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line speeds, changeovers, waste, and operational efficiency
• Manage departmental budgets, labor planning, and resource allocation while supporting annual budgeting processes
• Build, coach, and develop high‑performing teams through effective performance management, recognition, and engagement
• Ensure full compliance with GMPs, regulatory standards, internal audits, and audit‑ready facility conditions
• Provide leadership in supporting capital projects, digitization efforts, operational upgrades, and future capacity planning
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring To The Table)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5–7 years of experience in food, beverage, bakery, pharmaceutical, or other GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments
• 3 years of plant leadership experience (line‑level or area‑level leadership acceptable)
• Proven ability to lead in a 24/7 production environment
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and SAP, with strong analytical and reporting abilities
• Ability to read schedules, safety rules, work instructions, and write reports or present to groups
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients For Success)

• Direct bakery production experience (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)
• Working knowledge of Spanish to support a diverse workforce
• Formal CI training (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Experience supporting capital projects or major line upgrades
  
  

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.