Sr. Manager, EHSS (East)

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?
At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes-we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do-whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth-where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves.

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working at Aspire Bakeries

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  Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and voluntary options.

  
  
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  Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays so you can recharge.

  
  
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  Financial Security - Competitive 401(k) with immediate company match and disability coverage.

  
  
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  Growth & Development - Tuition reimbursement, robust learning programs, and clear growth paths.

  
  
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  Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.

  
  
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  Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentives tied to bakery success and individual contributions.

  
  

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, EHSS (East) to support our bakeries across the U.S. and Canada. In this critical role, you will ensure Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) compliance while driving a culture of safety excellence, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. You will partner with bakery leadership to strengthen EHSS programs, reduce injuries and incidents, maintain regulatory compliance, and build a proactive, employee-led safety culture across multiple sites. This position requires regular travel (25%) across assigned bakeries.

Compensation

Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

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  Partner with Bakery Leadership to drive cultural change, regulatory compliance, and continuous safety and environmental improvements.

  
  
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  Champion a zero-accident safety mentality and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement.

  
  
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  Develop, integrate, and manage EHSS programs, policies, and procedures that meet regulatory and corporate standards.

  
  
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  Lead and support environmental and safety audits; identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.

  
  
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  Maintain and improve environmental compliance programs (e.g., PSM, SWPPP, Air, Water, Waste).

  
  
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  Monitor federal, state, provincial, and local regulations to ensure compliance, including experience with agencies such as SCAQMD, SWRCB, CARB, CUPA, DTSC, and Canadian equivalents.

  
  
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  Build relationships that support employee-led safety processes and team-based engagement.

  
  
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  Oversee development and coaching of site EHS personnel across multiple locations.

  
  
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  Support accident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action closure.

  
  
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  Track, analyze, and report EHSS performance metrics and trends.

  
  
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  Partner with bakery leadership on workers' compensation case management.

  
  
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  Travel to bakeries (25%) across the U.S. and Canada to provide on-site support.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

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  7+ years of comprehensive EHSS experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred).

  
  
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  Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  
  
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  Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian EHSS regulations.

  
  
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  Experience supporting multiple facilities across different regions.

  
  
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  Ability to work around mechanical equipment, variable weather, and environmental exposure.

  
  
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  Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

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  M.S. in Occupational Safety or related discipline.

  
  
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  Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or Canadian equivalents.

  
  
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  Experience in both U.S. and Canadian safety programs and audits.

  
  
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  Experience leading multi-site EHSS teams or initiatives.

  
  

Our Culture & Values

At Aspire Bakeries, great people make great food-and even greater workplaces. Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, ownership, and a shared passion for excellence. We support our teams, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Call to Action

Ready to help lead a world-class safety culture and make an impact across our bakeries?
Apply today and build what's next at Aspire Bakeries!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final starting pay varies based on factors including location, shift, education, skills, and experience. The listed range applies to candidates who meet the qualifications in this job description; candidates exceeding requirements may be eligible for additional compensation. For union-represented roles, wages 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.