Plant Director

• 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 - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, 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.

We are seeking a Plant Director to lead our team in Stockton, CA. You will be accountable for leading end-to-end bakery operations - production, quality, safety, engineering, warehousing, and P&L- delivering the highest-quality food at the lowest possible cost while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Salary Range: $135.000.00 - $170,000.00

• Lead bakery operations & P&L to meet budget, schedule, service, and performance targets across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory.
• Champion safety, GMP, EHSS, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the bakery is inspection-ready and aligned with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Own production planning and materials/warehouse control (including FEFO) to meet demand, minimize waste, and optimize throughput.
• Drive Continuous Improvement (e.g., TPM/lean) and loss elimination, reducing downtime and elevating process capability and efficiency.
• Oversee quality systems and customer commitments, including audit readiness, CAPA execution, complaint resolution, and adherence to product specs.
• Lead capital planning and engineering projects with Corporate Engineering to deliver on-time, on-budget investments that improve safety, quality, and capacity.
• Develop, coach, and engage teams (including union relations), building bench strength, retention, and a high-performance culture.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or Finance and 7+ years of food manufacturing experience (including managerial); OR Associate's Degree with 10+ years of food manufacturing experience (including managerial).
• Proven leadership in food manufacturing with background in quality, accounting, engineering, or production.
• Strong communication, team-building, and decision-making skills; ability to solve complex problems using data.
• Working knowledge of process equipment, GMPs, EHSS, and regulatory compliance in a food environment.
• Budgeting experience and general P&L acumen; basic accounting knowledge and solid analytical/mathematics skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Physical requirements: Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs; stand/walk/climb for extended periods; use a computer >25% of work time; occasional travel (<10%).

• Experience leading in a multi-category, complex food manufacturing environment.
• Background working within TPM/lean systems and sustaining CI programs.
• Proven success managing vendors and third-party partners at the local level.
• Ability to take a global, enterprise-wide approach to operations and strategy.
• Experience with third-party audits, audit prep, and CAPA follow-through.

Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?

Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!

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.