Manager, IT - Systems & Operations

Overview

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 of people every day. 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 will 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.

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

We are seeking a System Administration Infrastructure Manager to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ location. You will be accountable for ensuring the security, stability, and high availability of Aspire Bakeries' hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments. This role supports manufacturing and corporate operations, modernizes our technology landscape, and leads a high-performing system administration team.

This role requires you to be onsite in Swedesboro, NJ four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

• Salary Range: $90,

• Lead and develop a system administration team to ensure exceptional operational performance and customer service.
• Ensure high availability, security, and reliable operation of server, storage, and enterprise application environments across on-premises and Azure.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of hybrid infrastructure solutions that integrate physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Drive infrastructure modernization through upgrades, harmonization initiatives, and adoption of best-practice technologies.
• Maintain infrastructure standards, documentation, and architectural diagrams to ensure consistency and governance.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to develop processes, procedures, and strategies that improve service delivery and reduce risk.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience managing server, storage, domain services, and enterprise systems across on-premises and Azure environments.
• Expertise in Windows and Linux OS, Active Directory, MSSQL, virtualized environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and enterprise storage (SAN/NAS).
• Experience leading or coaching technical teams in a distributed environment.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment…