Job Description
We’re excited to share that Aspire Bakeries, formerly ARYZTA North America, is now owned by Lindsay Goldberg (LG), a private investment firm that manages over $17 billion in assets. LG has ownership interests in many businesses, including other food companies, and has a proven track record of investing in successful ventures through close partnership with each companies’ management.On a day-to-day basis, little will change with the change in ownership. We will continue to partner with most of North America’s leading restaurants, retailers, and institutions to deliver high quality, delicious foods across the region. What is different is we now have one of the leading investment firms in the world to help us drive our strategy and fuel our growth.If this sounds like a journey you’d like to be a part of, take a look at our Careers Page as this is where you’ll find all of our current job opportunities.If you don’t find a position that fits what you’re looking for, come back and visit this Careers Page. You can also join our Talent Network to hear about new opportunities at Aspire Bakeries.If you find a position that would be a great fit for someone in your network, feel free to send the job opportunity their way.Thanks for stopping by! Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Provide leadership, direction, motivation, and guidance to Production Managers and Production Supervisors. Responsibilities Acting Bakery Director in Bakery Director’s absence Foster and embrace Health and Safety culture, driving accountability and responsibility through the Internal Responsibility System Foster and embrace Food Safety, Quality culture, driving accountability and responsibility through the Internal Responsibility System Embrace Ancaster Operational Excellence (TPM work culture) Drive effective work performance and development of skills and knowledge of Shift Managers/Supervisors and Lead Hands Monitor and control production departmental costs against budget (including direct labour, efficiency, waste and overhead), managing all cost leading and lagging KPI’s Troubleshoot and lead problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement Administer company policies and procedures with the assistance of the Human Resources Department to maintain effective and consistent internal relationships Work closely with production planning to effectively coordinate and control overall days of supply and shift adherence Continually improve the overall effectiveness of the production department through improvements to production and administrative costs, product quality, plant sanitation, plant safety, and employee morale Work with Production Managers to mentor the Supervisors to become effetive leaders by maintaining a management development processes and reinforce by motivating, encouraging, and training Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed Perform other duties as required Qualifications: Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field is required. 7-10 years experience managing people in a manufacturing environment preferred. Food industry background with knowledge of current health & safety legislations would be an asset preferred. Strong Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a proven ability to communicate in an ESL work environment Excellent planning, analytical & organizational skills We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.