Lead, Bakery-Muffins - 2nd 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, Bakery‑Production to join our team at our Cayce bakery. In this role, you will support daily production operations across the line, ensure adherence to quality and safety standards, and provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Production Supervisor to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

Shift

Shift: 2nd
Hours: 2PM – 10:30PM
Weekend Availability: Required

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

Support and oversee production line activities to ensure compliance with established procedures and recipes
Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards
Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and shutdowns to support efficient production flow
Maintain accurate production and shift documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on line efficiency and product quality
Foster a safe work environment for team members, customers, and visitors
Collaborate effectively as part of a high‑performing production team

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum age of 18 years
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Basic reading, writing, and math skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to frequent production changes
Strong communication, observation, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

Previous manufacturing experience
Food manufacturing experience
Experience working in hot, cold, wet, or loud production environments
Familiarity with production documentation and reporting

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.

You should be proficient in:

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Machine Setups for Production Runs