Bakery Training Specialist — Elevate Production Skills

Aspire Bakeries; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries in Cayce, SC is seeking a dedicated Job Skills Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain production training programs across Cookies, Muffins, and Bread. You will ensure compliance with GMP/HACCP, build workforce capability, and support operational excellence with a safety-focused mindset.

Ideal candidates have experience creating SOPs, training materials, and certifications, plus strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills to partner with Production, Quality,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Adult learning

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Documentation

SOP development

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aspire Bakeries in Cayce, SC is seeking a dedicated Job Skills Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain production training programs across Cookies, Muffins, and Bread. You will ensure compliance with GMP/HACCP, build workforce capability, and support operational excellence with a safety-focused mindset.

Ideal candidates have experience creating SOPs, training materials, and certifications, plus strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills to partner with Production, Quality,