Lead, Bakery-Production - 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 72,324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Learning & development

HSA/FSA plans

Performance incentives

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Lead, Bakery Production for our Chaska, MN bakery. You will coordinate daily production, lead teams, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This role drives efficient production flow while upholding GMP standards and food safety, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Work 2nd shift, 2:45 PM–11:00 PM, weekends required. Hourly pay range $23.75–$24.80 reflects experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of food manufacturing, production, or related industry experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve scheduled production targets.
• Lead production teams in safe and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Monitor product quality and processing performance to maintain consistency and compliance standards.
• Promote adherence to food safety, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify and escalate equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

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 Lead, Bakery Production to join our team at our Chaska, MN bakery. As a Lead, Bakery Production, you will be accountable for coordinating daily production operations, supporting production teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient production flow while upholding food safety, GMP, and operational excellence standards.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Hours: 2:45 PM - 11:00 PM
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $23.75 - $24.80

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve scheduled production targets.
• Lead production teams in the safe and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Monitor product quality and processing performance to maintain consistency and compliance standards.
• Promote adherence to food safety, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify and escalat*e equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of food manufacturing, production, or related industry experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and in varying production environments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Previous lead, trainer, or team leadership experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating production process control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience using manufacturing reporting systems to monitor production, quality, and downtime metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and effectively communicate with production teams.

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.