Manager, Technical Talent Acquisition - North America

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, our innovative food portfolio includes artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, and sweet baked goods 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.

At Aspire Bakeries, our employees are integral to our success-actively contributing to the production of our iconic foods. Joining our team means engaging with industry-leading practices and playing a key role in delivering high-quality baked goods enjoyed by millions every day.

To build the dream, we are seeking a Manager, Technical Talent Acquisitionto lead recruitment for technical roles-including Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA), Maintenance, Sanitation, and related positions-across our North American operations. You will partner with plant leaders, HR, and technical teams to attract and hire top technical talent, ensuring our facilities are staffed with skilled professionals who uphold our standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Accountable for:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for FSQA, Maintenance, Sanitation, and other technical positions across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with plant managers and HR partners to understand workforce needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Create and execute recruitment campaigns tailored to technical talent, leveraging job boards, trade associations, and local outreach.
• Ensure compliance with OFCCP and all relevant employment regulations.
• Maintain robust pipelines of qualified technical candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics to optimize hiring processes and report on key metrics.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on technical or skilled trades roles.
• Strong understanding of recruiting methods for manufacturing environments and knowledge of relevant employment laws.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing or CPG industry strongly preferred.

Salary Range:$90,000 - $120,000

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.

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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.