| Job Description : |
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 15 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.
Position Overview
Reporting to the DVP – TD & OE, the Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will create and lead the company’s suite of resources, tools, and engagement actions that build and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into the organization’s DNA. This high-visibility role, will partner with HR and business leaders in all efforts, while championing new thinking, new actions, and coaching continuous improvement towards our DEI principles and goals in everyday work and the organization culture.
Key Accountabilities
Plan & execute creative and impactful strategies that engage, educate, and develop people in alignment with Aspire Bakeries’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission, vision, and goals
Oversee the development and impact of the company’s DEI Council (steering group)
Review current company practices and policies, assessing fit to DEI goals, and work with leaders to make improvements that support diverse, equitable, and inclusive ways of working
Create communities that promote learning, sharing, and celebrating of diversity & inclusion.
Partner with Communication, Marketing, and Customer Development teams on language and messaging that reinforces our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission, vision, and goals
Partner with HR teams to integrate DEI principles into organization processes, systems, and tools that attract, retain, and develop our associates
Seek out and maintain knowledge of DEI-related issues, legislation, and best practices, and bring best advice and solutions forward to ensure organization legal compliance & create improved people engagement and capabilities
Apply metrics and analytical tools to evaluate the impact of our DEI initiatives, leveraging data to drive continuous improvement
Role Capabilities
Skilled at managing large-scale or organization-wide programs and processes
Collaborative partner, expert advisor, and solution-oriented team member
Passion for people to succeed, and belief in their potential to learn and grow
Creative, out-of-the box thinking, in approach to traditional programs and processes
Mindset & ability to keep processes, tools, and programs simple, agile, scalable, and realistic
Self-manage work progress and outcomes, while proactively managing challenges that arise
Work quickly with high quality, to meet aggressive timeframes
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing DEI initiatives in a mid-size or larger organization
Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in Business, Human Resources, or related field
Experience in analysis and reporting, including market research, trend analysis, external benchmarking and identifying internal opportunities to improve
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and virtual conference tools (Webex, Zoom, or other)
Must be able to travel in the US & Canada, and work in manufacturing, company office and home office environments
At Aspire Bakeries, the health and safety of our associates is our number one priority. In fact, CARE is one of our Core Values. That’s why all offers of employment, where legally permitted, are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to pass our pre-employment requirements.
Candidates may be legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation if the vaccine is medically contraindicated for them, a medical necessity requires a delay in vaccination, or because of a disability. Candidates may also be legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation if receiving the vaccine conflicts with a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Requests for exemption and reasonable accommodation must be initiated by the candidate prior to date of hire.
All medical information collected from candidates, including vaccination information and test results, obtained during the pre-employment process, will be treated in accordance with applicable laws and policies on confidentiality and privacy.
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. |
