About the RoleWe are seeking a
Production Manager to join our team at
Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a
Production Manager, you will be accountable for leading bakery production operations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring production goals, food safety standards, and quality expectations are consistently achieved. This role plays a critical part in optimizing manufacturing performance, developing production leadership teams, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
CompensationSalary Range: $95,000 - $130,000
Core Accountabilities (What You'll be Doing)- Lead bakery production operations to achieve daily production, quality, and food safety objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction.
- Manage inventory control processes and optimize raw material utilization.
- Oversee production planning and execution to support operational and business goals.
- Ensure compliance with GFSI, BRC, SQF, and customer quality requirements.
- Develop, coach, and mentor production supervisors to build a high-performing team.
- Analyze operational performance and provide recommendations that support business growth and operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 10+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- 5-7 years of experience in bakery production management.
- Experience leading teams within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality systems, including GFSI, BRC, or SQF standards.
- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience leading continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Experience supporting new product development and commercial production launches.
- Advanced analytical and operational reporting 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.
