Job Description

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 Production Manager to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery. As a Production Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing daily production, engineering, and sanitation operations to ensure a continuous flow of safe, high‑quality products while driving operational efficiency, team performance, and continuous improvement.

Weekend availability: Required

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead production, engineering, and sanitation teams to deliver efficient, safe, and high‑quality output

• Ensure product quality and proper formulation by partnering with FSQA to resolve issues

• Manage staffing, performance, employee relations, and team development

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and line optimization

• Maintain safety, sanitation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance

• Support budgeting, reporting, and capital project planning and execution

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to meet customer and business goals

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred

• Experience in a management role within manufacturing operations

• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes (production, packaging, engineering, shipping)

• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills

• Ability to work flexible hours supporting evening and overnight operations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related operational systems

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in bakery production (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)

• Experience supporting capital projects or working in complex technical environments

• Experience collaborating across diverse teams and customer groups