Bakery Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Lead 2nd-Shift Bakery Operations in Chaska, MN

Step into Aspire Bakeries’ Chaska, MN facility and guide a skilled team through a productive 2nd shift. You’ll champion safety and food safety, uphold quality standards, and keep our lines moving so customers receive products that meet our exacting benchmarks. If you’re energized by coaching people, improving processes, and delivering results, this role is for you.

What a Typical 2nd Shift Looks Like

• Kick off the shift with a safety huddle, align staffing, and confirm materials and schedules.
• Oversee production runs, balancing throughput, changeovers, and product quality.
• Coach Team Members in the moment—reinforce best practices, train new skills, and provide clear feedback.
• Verify compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company procedures at every step.
• Track production, labor, and material usage; address variances and remove roadblocks.
• Collaborate with maintenance, QA, and planning to solve issues and protect flow.
• Investigate incidents, mitigate risks, and cultivate a proactive safety culture.
• Advance continuous improvement to elevate efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years leading teams in food manufacturing or a production setting.
• Proven people leadership: coaching, performance feedback, and engagement.
• Clear communication—verbal, written, interpersonal—and confidence training others.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn ERP tools such as SAP.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet with bending, walking, and climbing.

Extra Ingredients (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, or a related field.
• Background in bakery, food manufacturing, or CPG.
• Hands-on experience driving continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing ERP systems.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift: 2nd
• Weekend availability: Required
• Salary Range: $68,000- $85,000.00

Why Aspire Bakeries

• Culture: Collaborative, diverse, and excellence-driven—we support growth and authenticity at work.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life insurance; optional add-ons.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and holidays.
• Financial Security: Competitive retirement plans plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Growth & Development: Build skills and advance through our learning programs.
• Flexibility & Support: HSA and FSA plans to manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards: Performance incentive plans for sales, bakery performance, and individual impact.

Ready to lead a high-performing team and elevate every batch? Join Aspire Bakeries in Chaska and make your mark.