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 Acquisition - North America (FSQA, Maintenance & Sanitation) to 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.