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 like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun 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 Maintenance Clerk/Purchasing Administrator is responsible for managing all purchasing activities within the maintenance department, including issuing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role involves executing both scheduled and unscheduled work orders, coordinating departmental materials and resources, and interacting with other departments to facilitate team planning and scheduling. The position requires maintaining high-performance standards through positive actions and attitudes, ensuring products are produced on time, within specifications, and at minimal cost. Key responsibilities include physical material movement and tracking, documentation management, inventory metrics and reporting, receiving, customer service, and managing maintenance stores, all while adhering to World Class Principles.

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain service level established by management in terms of spare part service level, inventory turns, inventory accuracy and any other goals set by the department.
• Develop action plans and dates to achieve the goals set forth by management and track progress on a regular basis as outlined by management.
• Full and accurate utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System SAP to assist with solving inventory issues, reducing cost, increasing machine uptime and reliability, and providing management and associates with the information required for them to do their job.
• Assist Maintenance Manager and the Planner Coordinator in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for the stock room area in accordance with the industrial manufacturing standards.
• Obtain all the necessary spare parts for new equipment installations as designated by the Maintenance Supervisors.
• Support all major corporate and plant sponsored initiatives. Receive, categorize, stock and adjust stock room inventory for all items purchased for the maintenance function.
• Assists in annual budget preparation as it relates to safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Provide proper reports to the department management on a timely basis.  Generate both weekly and monthly status reports. This will include but not be limited to Purchasing, Inventory and Budget reports. Nonstandard spend must be defined with reason for purchase. 
• Represents the company's position and interest in dealing with outside contractors and vendors.  .
• Orders and maintains supplies and arranges for office maintenance equipment. 
• Generates and maintain all forms and documentation for capital projects.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or GED is requried.
• 5 or more years’ experience in a food manufacturing plant environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, MS Access, Excel & Word) and Crystal Report Writer.

 

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $23.00

 

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.