Bakery Trainer- 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Security

Growth & Development

Flexibility & Support

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a dedicated Job Skills Trainer to develop and deliver production training programs for Cookies, Muffins, and Bread operations at our Cayce bakery. You will build and maintain SOPs, train new hires and associates, and support workforce excellence across production teams.

Join a culture that values collaboration, growth, and safety, with responsibilities that include ensuring food safety standards and continuous improvement through KPI-driven training.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and updating training materials, SOPs, and job instructions.
• Background in regulated food manufacturing with GMP/HACCP exposure.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training programs for new hires and current staff across production departments.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, and certifications to support standardized performance.
• Evaluate associate competencies and certify employees using defined training frameworks.

Skills

Training delivery

SOP development

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Bakery Trainer- Job Skills to join our team at our Caycebakery. As a Job Skills Trainer, you will be accountable for developing, delivering, and maintaining production training programs that build workforce capability, ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, and support operational excellence across Cookies, Muffins, and Bread manufacturing operations. The Job Skills Trainer plays a critical role in strengthening employee skills, closing training gaps, improving operational performance, and supporting a safe, efficient, and highly skilled workforce.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: Must be available to support all production shifts as business needs dictate.
• Weekend Availability: As required by business needs

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Deliver comprehensive training programs for new hires, existing associates, and temporary-to-permanent employees across production departments.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, work instructions, certifications, and skill matrices to support standardized job performance.
• Evaluate associate competencies and certify employees on production positions using established training frameworks.
• Identify training needs and skill gaps through audits, observations, testing, and performance assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by utilizing KPI data to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP requirements, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies during all training activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Inventory, Warehouse, Operations, and HR teams to support workforce development objectives.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Experience supporting training within a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and workplace safety requirements.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and training methodologies.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, use a computer regularly, and wear required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• 2 to 5 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related production environment.
• Previous experience in training, coaching, mentoring, or employee development.
• Experience in bakery manufacturing, including Cookies, Muffins, or Bread production.
• Experience supporting associate certification programs and skills-based training systems.
• Certification in training, instructional design, adult learning, or a related discipline.

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.