Supervisor, Bakery- Production- 3rd Shift

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 Production Supervisor to join our team at our Chaska, MN bakery. As a Production Supervisor, you will be accountable for leading daily production operations while ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in driving operational performance, developing Team Members, and delivering products that meet customer and Aspire Bakeries standards.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

Salary Range: $68,000- $92,000.00

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives.
• Supervise and develop production Team Members through coaching, training, performance feedback, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.
• Monitor and analyze production, labor, and material performance to support achievement of operational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow effectiveness.
• Promote a safe workplace by identifying risks, investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a culture of safety.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and utilize ERP systems such as SAP.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment requiring standing, walking, bending, and climbing.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, or a related field.
• Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with SAP or similar manufacturing ERP systems.

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, or select applicants.