Supervisor, Bakery- Sanitation- 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

The Supervisor, Bakery- sanitation supervises plant sanitation workers with an emphasis on teamwork, safety and excellent sanitation practices in concert with overall company goals and vision. Ensures that necessary tools, supplies and equipment are available to perform sanitation tasks effectively. Schedules staff and prioritizes workload to manage team hours to allotted budget. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, may become actively involved as required to meet schedules and resolve problems. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives. Provides supervision to exempt employees and/or non-exempt employees. Assists Bakery Director and Management team in training, compliance, recordkeeping, and duties related to achieving Aspire Bakeries Policies and Procedures, Food Safety and Safety requirements and Regulatory requirements. In the absence of the Bakery Director, the Sanitation Supervisor will assume all responsibilities associated with the management of the Sanitation Department.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd
• Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

• Salary Range: $65,000- $75,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Maintain cleaning schedules for all sanitation equipment while managing department performance metrics, utilizing visual controls, and providing regular progress reports to management.
• Schedule sanitation staff to ensure that business needs are met on each shift and oversee clean-up activities of equipment and facilities in all production areas.
• Manage sanitation team hours within budgeted limits while prioritizing tasks to ensure all plant cleaning requirements are effectively met.
• Implement excellent sanitation practices which support company’s processes and procedures ensuring highest quality products are produced in a thoroughly clean environment
• Perform regular inventories of sanitation chemicals and non-chemical supplies.
• Manage Sanitation Department programs (SSOP’s, Master Cleaning Schedule, Chemical Control, Pest Control, Record Keeping) to ensure compliance with Aspire Bakeries, Regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop root cause analyses for out-of-spec results or failures in cleaning measurement tools (e.g., ATP, environmental swabs, and pre-op inspections) while collaborating closely with the QA department to ensure compliance with the environmental (16.0) program.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary education in food science or related field preferred)
• Able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays as required
• 3-4 years of sanitation supervisor experience preferrably in food industry or related field
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and two-way communications with co-workers and other personnel throughout the Company.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations (e.g., CFIA, FDA, SQF, BRC)
• Ability to hire, train, coach, and manage the sanitation team while monitoring performance and reviewing timecard reports.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience working in high-speed food production environments

• Familiarity with audit processes (internal, external, regulatory)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Certification in HACCP, SQF, BRC, or other food safety programs

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.