Operation Specialist

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

As an Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems through internal audits and collaboration with all bakery departments. You will independently verify and maintain policies, procedures, and forms, ensuring accuracy in production process orders and daily reconciliation tasks. Your responsibilities will also include conducting audits, managing production and waste reporting, and participating in Operational Excellence Pillar Teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform SAP functions related to Production Process Orders and Reconciliation.
• Review, verify, file and maintain records relating to product safety, legality, and qualitysystems.
• Become knowledgeable in the requirements of third-party auditors such as: BRC, FSNS,USDA, and FDA.
• Ensure compliance to specifications outlined in Quality Management Systems and thosemandated by customers.
• Conduct audits of procedures used in all areas of the bakery and issue a completed reportwith corrective actions to relevant managers and supervisors.
• Maintain schedule calendars to stay on track with internal audits, mock trace exercises,training, and Management Internal GAP Assessments.
• Conduct follow-up with Managers to ensure that corrective actions to deviations are beingcompleted in a timely manner.
• Verify annual review of bakery specific procedures and forms are being completed by bakerymanagement.
• Assist in the bakery's training program by coordinating the schedule, maintaining all recordsand databases.
• Verify paperwork is maintained based on current raw ingredient and packaging registers.
• Participate in mock trace exercises to verify compliance.
• Verify product formula compliance and Finished Food Specifications between the networkdrive and R&D.
• Manage and control the Quality Management System Document Control Program

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or a GED is required.Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited four-year institution of high learning, or 4 years of related experience is preferred.
• Some college or minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the implementation and auditing of GFSI and/or BRC Standards
• Certified in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF or ability to obtain certification
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, vlookups, and what-if scenarios
• Experience with an ERP system (Enterprise Resource Program) - SAP preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $32.00

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

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 or veteran status.