Lead, Bakery-Oven - 2nd Shift

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.

The Oven Lead isresponsible for the final forming of the units to product specifications and slicing product tops to specification. Aligning product exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor, monitoring the quality of the product on the Proofer plates, and exiting the oven. The Oven Lead willmaintain the sanitary conditions of the proofer and oven areas to meet safety and General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assure the final forming of the product to specifications.
• Slice tops to product specifications.
• Monitor the units on the Proofer plates to ensure they are meeting quality specifications.
• Align product on Proofer plates for efficiency as they travel to the oven.
• Coordinates activities of the employees in the oven area including training employees; planning, assigning and directing work.
• Align units exiting the oven onto the cooling conveyor for maximum cooling.
• Perform general sanitation cleanup of Proofer workstation and oven areas.
• Assure cutting blades are sharp for cutting products and are disposed of properly.
• Assist Oven Operator to maintain process control of the Proof Box and Oven.
• Awareness of Lockout/Tagout procedures and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Assure that all data entry is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required
• At least 6 months as a Senior Oven Operator

Shift: 2nd (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) Must work weekends

Pay Range: $21 - $22.25

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.