Production Supervisor

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines to manufacture and pack bread products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and plans weekly production schedule in conjunction with the Materials Management department based on master scheduling and inventory policies set for each SKU.
• Completes weekly employee schedule based on the production schedule.  Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedule.
• Directs employees in adjusting machines, equipment and work processes to ensure product specifications are met. 
• Develops, recommends and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to improve production methods, equipment performance and efficiency, employee performance and product quality.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources department for action.
• Ensures that necessary tools, supplies and equipment are available to perform production tasks effectively.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
• Completes duties, and ensures that subordinates complete their duties, in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
• Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; or three years of related bakery or food manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as production schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or colleagues in organization.
• Working knowledge of Spanish preferred.

Shift: 1st

Salary Range: $72,000 - $79,000

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 or veteran status.