Sr Manager, 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.

The Sr. Manager, Ammonia Systems and PSM Processes plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of ammonia system management as 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:

• Lead environmental compliance programs across bakeries, ensuring adherence to IIAR standards and federal/state regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, wastewater permitting, hazardous material handling/disposal).
• Own and execute the Contractor Safety Management process, ensuring safe, compliant work across all utility and maintenance contractors.
• Oversee all Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements, including recordkeeping, monthly compliance meetings, and training programs.
• Partner with in-house teams and contractors to conduct technical analyses (infrared, vibration, ultrasound, X-ray, energy metering), driving real-time insights that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Manage bakery utility systems (steam, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, energy), ensuring safe operations, contractor/employee proficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Chair the Aspire North America Ammonia Committee and build a Community of Practice for ammonia technicians across all sites.
• Provide strategic leadership through budgeting, training, mentoring, and performance management for bakery engineering teams, while staying current on manufacturing technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of operations and maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, wastewater, industrial electrical systems, and automated manufacturing process controls.
• Prior ammonia refrigeration and Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is required.
• Proven ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions; accurately document maintenance activities.
• Strong oral communication skills; actively listens, clarifies, responds effectively to questions, and contributes meaningfully in meetings.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, internet applications, and CMMS systems (SAP strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred
• Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.
• Travel: Up to 75% (contingent on business need).

Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00

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 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.