Supervisor, Bakery- Production

Aspire Bakeries; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in our North American bakery. You will lead teams to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance targets across the 3rd shift, coordinating staffing and resources while maintaining accurate records and reporting.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing experience, bilingual English/Spanish, strong communication, and problem-solving skills; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a 3rd shift schedule and travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve production targets and customer requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, workflow, and resources to optimize operational efficiency.
• Monitor production, inventory, and receiving activities while maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Promote and enforce food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Support employee development through coaching, performance feedback, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production, quality, engineering, and sanitation challenges.
• Drive effective communication and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 Production Supervisor to join our team. As a Production Supervisor, you will be accountable for overseeing daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance standards are achieved. This role plays a critical part in coordinating production activities, leading teams, and supporting continuous operational improvement across the bakery.

Shift & Schedule

Shift: 3rd Shift

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead daily production operations to achieve production targets and customer requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, workflow, and resources to optimize operational efficiency.
• Monitor production, inventory, and receiving activities while maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Promote and enforce food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Support employee development through coaching, performance feedback, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production, quality, engineering, and sanitation challenges.
• Drive effective communication and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records and reports.Ability to work a 3rd shift schedule and travel up to 25% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in a food manufacturing or commercial bakery environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with production planning, inventory management, and workforce scheduling.
• Proven ability to support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

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.