Director, Ammonia Systems and PSM Processes

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.

TheDirector, Ammonia Systems and PSMProcesses plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of ammonia system managementas well as key environmental programs required for proper bakery operations across all Aspire Bakeries locations. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing proactive maintenance systems, implementing best practices, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks. Additionally, the role provides strategic leadership in environmental compliance, ensuring all bakeries meet local, state, and federal regulations necessary for safe and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and ability to implement applicable International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) regulations.
• Functions as a corporate environmental leader. 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, Clean Water Act, Wastewater Permitting,Handling/Disposal of hazardous materials (fluorescent lighting, batteries, etc.).
• Developer and Owner of network wide Food Grade Lubrication program.
• Owns and executes the Contractor Safety Management process.
• 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. Ensures that associated personnel (operators and mechanics) have proficiency and proper licensing to operate all pertinent utility areas.
• Support the contractor's work as it relates to all the above.
• Leads Aspire North America Ammonia Committee.
• Create, maintain and advance a Community of Practice for Ammonia Technicians from all Aspire sites.
• Ensures bakeries maintain records of planned and completed maintenance for PSM/RMP compliance - monthly PSM meetings.
• Meets regularly with Maintenance Manager to monitor and continuously improve linked responsibilities of utilities and maintenance.
• Monitors reactive and proactive 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, wastewater and environmental compliance
• Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and engineering concepts to continually provide improvement feedback to all Bakeries
• Assesses, trains, mentors, and motivates bakery leaders. Provides appropriate 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+years of operations and maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, wastewater, 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; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Knowledge of Windows; Microsoft Office, AutoCAD; Internet software; CMMS software is required
• Working knowledge of CMMS usage; preferably SAP
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred
• Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.

Travel: Up to 75%

Salary Range: $166,000.00 - $190,000.00

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.