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 like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 14 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.
To strategically support the maintenance systems focused around all ammonia proactive/procedures and ensure adherence in order to mitigate any risks across all Aspire bakeries. Support all environmental programs required for bakery operation from local, state, and federal agencies.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of and ability to implement applicable International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) regulations.
- Functions as a corporate environmental manager. Support in maintaining all environmental programs required for bakery operation from local, state, and federal agencies. Programs will include compliance with the Clean Air Act (air permits, emissions), Clean Water Act, wastewater permitting, and transportation of waste oil, transportation of hazardous materials (fluorescent lighting, battery collection, and disposal).
- Supports recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management (PSM)/Risk Management Plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Support in-house and contractor technical analysis services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment. Technical analysis will include but not limited to infrared scanning, vibration analysis, ultrasound, X-ray and energy consumption metering, etc.
- Supports bakery-managed utility systems’ operator mechanics and for their proficiency and licensing in the operation of all utility areas.
- Support the contractor's work as it relates to all the above.
- Chairperson of Aspire North America Ammonia Committee.
- Ensures bakeries maintain records of planned and completed maintenance for PSM/RMP compliance – monthly PSM meetings.
- Meets regularly with Maintenance/Engineering Manager to monitor and continuously improve linked responsibilities of utilities and maintenance.
- Monitors proactive and reactive maintenance activities to ensure maximum system availability at minimum cost.
- Assists in annual budget preparation as it relates to steam, refrigeration, compressed air, energy, facility support equipment, and environmental compliance
- Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and engineering concepts to continually provide feedback to Bakeries to improve plant performance.
- Assesses, trains, mentors, and motivates bakery leaders, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
- Communicates performance standards and expectations to bakeries, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
- Performs other related responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- 7 to 10 years of operations and maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, steam, compressed air, industrial electrical systems, and automated manufacturing process controls
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; response well to questions; participates in meetings.
- Knowledge of Windows; Microsoft Office, AutoCAD; Internet software; CMMS software is required
- Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance software is preferred.
Benefits Designed with You in Mind
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.
