Lead, Bakery Sanitation - 1st Shift

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries LLC is seeking a Sanitation Lead for our Alsip, IL bakery. You will supervise sanitation operations to ensure cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance, supporting production readiness and quality programs.

The role requires GMP/HACCP knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in food production or related manufacturing.
• 1+ year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Ability to wear required PPE and perform physical sanitation duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation activities to ensure equipment and production areas meet cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, and food safety requirements.
• Document sanitation activities accurately and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Communicate food safety, sanitation, and equipment concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Promote workplace safety through proper PPE usage, safe work practices, and clean environments.
• Guide and support sanitation team performance to achieve quality objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Safety awareness

SOP adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

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 Sanitation Lead to join our team at our Alsip, IL bakery. As a Sanitation Lead, you will be accountable for leading sanitation operations that ensure equipment, production areas, and processes meet Aspire Bakeries’ standards for cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a critical part in supporting production readiness, food safety programs, and team performance while maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.

Shift & Schedule

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $25.00

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)

• Lead sanitation activities to ensure equipment and production areas meet company cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, and food safety requirements.
• Document sanitation activities accurately and ensure adherence to established SOPs.
• Communicate food safety, sanitation, and equipment concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Promote workplace safety through proper PPE usage, safe work practices, and clean work environments.
• Guide and support sanitation team performance to achieve operational and quality objectives.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food production, food preparation, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Ability to wear required PPE and perform physical sanitation duties, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and working around production equipment.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• College coursework or equivalent experience related to food production or manufacturing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or industrial sanitation environments.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and food safety programs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, and select applicants.