About the Role

We are seeking a Supervisor, bakery to join our team at our Newark, CA bakery. As a Bakery Supervisor, you will provide operational leadership and coordination across shift operations, ensuring consistent execution of production plans, safety standards, quality expectations, and workforce effectiveness. This role serves as the primary on-shift resource for Supervisors, driving operational performance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives that support overall bakery objectives.

Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead on-shift operations by coordinating activities and supporting Supervisors to achieve production objectives.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Monitor production performance, staffing effectiveness, and operational metrics to drive efficiency and meet targets.
• Coach Supervisors and teams on standard work, quality expectations, documentation accuracy, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, HR, and other cross-functional partners to support production requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance productivity, quality, cost, and workforce utilization.
• Ensure accurate operational reporting, ERP data integrity, inventory control, and timely resolution of production issues.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary education in Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, food production, or operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and supporting front-line supervisors in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and quality systems.
• Experience using ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in and regularly move throughout a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and responding to operational needs across the facility.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training/certification.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, training, onboarding, and employee development programs.
• Knowledge of capital equipment evaluation, production optimization, 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.