Careers

Day Shift

To ensure food safety and quality of all ingredients packaging and finished products. To take responsibility and accountability for the safe and effective use of materials and equipment and ensure compliance with defined policies and procedures including regulatory, GMP’s, HACCP, and GFSI. SOP’s. To fulfill role of company Practitioner for a GFSI recognized Quality System developing, validating, verifying and maintaining that system. To assume responsibility for the oversight and management of facility sanitation and pest control programs. To train and mentor employees towards individual and team continuous improvements.

Day Shift

To ensure food safety and quality of all ingredients packaging and finished products. To take responsibility and accountability for the safe and effective use of materials and equipment and ensure compliance with defined policies and procedures including regulatory, GMP’s, HACCP, and GFSI. SOP’s. To fulfill role of company Practitioner for a GFSI recognized Quality System developing, validating, verifying and maintaining that system. To assume responsibility for the oversight and management of facility sanitation and pest control programs. To train and mentor employees towards individual and team continuous improvements.

Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and increase sales and market share for the club channel/Costco specifically. Implement Company sales and trade marketing plans and providing daily management and direction to team.  

The Manager, Demand Planning and Replenishment position supports the objectives of the Club Channel Sales Team.  This position is responsible for the planning and forecasting activities of select finished goods SKU’s in various product categories within the Hostess portfolio.  Additionally, this position creates and maintains forecast models, incorporates business intelligence, and generates forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, and other sources.

Forecast modeling, inventory parameter establishment, and optimizing inventory flow are the primary responsibilities of this position. This position leads the dialogue for assigned products between the Sales Team, as well as downstream executional contacts (Scheduling, Buying, Procurement, etc.) regarding upcoming demand and inventory needs.

The Finance Analyst – Category Finance will work closely with key stakeholders to provide financial support for the month end reporting and analytics, commercial support, planning. 

Night shift: 10:00pm- 6:30am

Directly responsible for assisting the Engineering department supervision with the assignment and coordination and/or execution of activities within the Engineering group to ensure a productive workforce that supports the facility. Oversee planning and preparation of work orders for work to be performed by the respective engineers to ensure the plant is maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

Night Shift 6pm-6am

Implements best practices and standards for product and process to promote efficient production of consistent quality bread roll or snack products. Manage production per Key Performance Indicators.

As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities.  As a Utility worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the utility category. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.

Night Shift Available:10pm-6:30am

The employee is responsible for all activities involving maintenance and operation of the plant utilities inclusive of the following: ammonia refrigeration system, freon packaged units and HVAC, high and low pressure steam boiler systems, thermal oil process boiler systems, hot water generator, thermal oxidizer, compressed air systems, electrical distribution, building sprinkler systems and all supporting equipment.

We have two openings available:

Day shift: Tues – Fri, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Night shift: Tues – Fri, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

Facilities upkeep is responsible for cleaning and refuse removal throughout the facility.

Night Shift: 3pm-3am

Supervise sanitation personnel in the cleaning of the bakery. Plan and direct sanitation activities for a work shift. Ensure completion of essential job functions to maintain integrity of food safety program and product quality. Inspect, evaluate and train sanitation personnel to ensure cleaning standards are met and prevent product contamination. 

Day Shift

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the maintenance of all plant equipment and facilities per corporate standards, and to provide quality and economy. Supervise the engineering department in their everyday responsibilities

Night Shift: 6pm-6am

Implements best practices and standards for product and process to promote efficient production of consistent quality bread roll or snack products. Manage production per Key Performance Indicators.

Mon-Fri Day Shift - will be on call

• Implements best practices and standards for equipment and process to promote efficient production and consistent quality of baked goods. Maintains the facility and assists department personnel in such a way that the bakery can produce high quality products on schedule and at minimum cost. Assists engineering department and personnel accordingly to established Key Performance Indicators.
• This position has direct and indirect responsibility to ensure that all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.
• This position will be responsible for troubleshooting, programming automation and controls systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and training engineers and production on controls.   Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, Toshiba, etc. Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up. Assist on new automation projects working with vendors and contractors on installation and training.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in programming leadership as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices, as well as provide detailed documentation upon project completion.
• This person will be the project technical lead and may be responsible for some project management activities. 

The Bakery Controller is a business partner with Operations management and provides financial and strategic leadership to the manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for cost accounting, general accounting, financial reporting, and maintaining an environment of best practices and accountability at the manufacturing facility.

Nights: 10pm to 6:30am

Supervise and train maintenance personnel in the upkeep of existing equipment and the installation of new equipment. Plan and direct engineering and maintenance activities for a work shift. Focus on meeting standards for quality, productivity, downtime, and cripples.

Night Shift 6pm-6am

The Production Manager is responsible for day-to-day direction and oversight for the manufacturing of bakery products and teams.  This individual will organize and lead production to ensure that products are produced consistently and efficiently to specified quality and operational standards to be shipped to customers on-time.  The Production Manager will lead the team to implement best practices and standards to continue to improve and manage to KPI’s.

Direct Reports: Production Assistant Manager, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Planners

Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am

The Wrapper Tech is responsible for setting up wrapping machines for proper variety of product being produced, ensuring the proper code is being run and is in correct location and is legible, completing code verification, seal integrity, packaging verification and lot tracking sheets at specified times and notifying supervision when any check is not in compliance with company standards. 

Night shift: 6:00pm-6:00am

Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment. Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee

The Regional Sales Director will be in a highly visible leadership role, responsible for directing and managing the entire sales process for the Great Lakes Region within our Grocery channel representing the Hostess Brands products.  Retail Customers include; Meijer, SpartanNash, Giant Eagle, Marc’s, Heinens, Winkler, Laurel, Forth Foods. 

Night Shift: 5pm-5am

Supervise sanitation personnel in the cleaning of the bakery. Plan and direct sanitation activities for a work shift. Ensure completion of essential job functions to maintain integrity of food safety program and product quality. Inspect, evaluate and train sanitation personnel to ensure cleaning standards are met and prevent product contamination. 

Multiple openings: 

Night Shift: 6pm-6am

The Production Supervisor is responsible for efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products. The Supervisor maintains a safe and productive working environment while coaching and supervising their team members. The majority of the supervisors time will be spent on the production floor identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring safety, production, quality, maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate standards.

Direct Reports: Production Lead, Production Utility Worker, Production Operator Workers

The Trade Analyst will ensure that trade promotions are appropriately planned, accrued for, and reconciled through the trade management system (TradePro). They will work closely with the Senior Manager of Commercial Finance, Accounting & Reporting, Field Sales, and brokers to ensure process adherence and consistency. The Trade Analyst will also be responsible for working directly with the sales team to achieve overall objectives.

This individual is responsible to support Hostess Brands’ organization in the area of Research & Development for new product development. The Associate Scientist will manage and support multiple projects of various degrees of difficulty. Duties include responsibility for planning and conducting tests, analyzing and evaluating the data, and formulating conclusions to accomplish department goals. This position will play a key role in leading product development efforts across the Hostess Brands Operations network

2 on night shift (6pm-6am)

Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment. Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee

The Sales Analyst Dollar Channel supports the Hostess Dollar Channel business by providing data analysis and support with the customer, merchandising, operations, and opportunities.  The position requires extensive sales analytics and will interact with many groups across the organization as well as the customer.  The Sales Analyst leverages data analytics to uncover opportunities and develop actionable recommendations to drive category growth and elevate Hostess’s relationship with the customer. 

The Compensation Specialist will assist the Sr. Manager, Compensation & Benefits in administering the company’s compensation systems and processes which support our culture and pay-for-performance philosophy. Assists with administering compensation plans and policies to ensure that they are being administered across the Company according to the regulations, laws and procedures established by the Company and various regulatory and compliance agencies.

The Director of Corporate Sanitation position is responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise in the development and maintenance of effective Sanitation programs and driving the compliance of sanitation systems/programs to ensure standards and metrics are met. While having a keen eye toward environmental management for the bakeries and facilities, this position will ensure compliance with company policies, FDA, state, local regulatory requirements, and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).  This role is responsible for standardizing and continuously improving the business practices, programs, and cleaning processes for all bakeries, and facilities, working cross-functionally and collaboratively with Operations, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance. This individual is a key member that will help influence to senior management on alignment of strategies, annual objectives, and project plans. 

The Capital Planning Sr. Analyst will provide financial guidance, expertise, and recommendations to Hostess Brands Senior Leaders for operational decisions. Serves as liaison between Finance department and assigned departments to facilitate exchange of information, coordination of processes, and understanding of financial results, specifically in relation to Capital Projects.

The Corporate Paralegal will perform a variety of duties to support the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have five or more years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department assisting the chief legal officer and team.  To be successful in this role, one must be highly organized and thrive in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.

This role will be based out of our corporate office in Lenexa, KS. 

Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment. Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee

Hostess Brands LLC is currently seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in our Lenexa, KS Headquarters location. The Senior Auditor will conduct audits to assess compliance with financial and other internal controls, compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and to conduct audits of other operational activity. This role is a key contributor to the organization by championing and influencing compliance standards and processes in partnership within the Company.  The Senior Internal Auditor will serve as the lead auditor when necessary and have the ability to review and direct the work of other team members. The Senior Internal Auditor possess the ability to positively influence change through education, communicate rationales, and be a key representative of the Internal Audit team, both internally and externally.

Requires up to 5-15% domestic and international travel annually to our bakery locations, distribution centers, and/or third-party vendors/suppliers.

The Electrician performs a full range of maintenance/engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.

Coordinate efforts of all bakery operations to assure production and distribution of consistent quality products, in the most efficient manner possible, while ensuring compliance with government regulations in the areas of employee safety, food safety, environmental, and employment practices.  Manage operations according to Key Performance Indicators.

The receptionist is responsible for welcoming visitors to our office, handling general office duties such as incoming telephone calls, and a variety of administrative support responsibilities. This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information, correspondence and reports and thus will need to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and trustworthiness. This position requires the ability to remain friendly and calm under pressure, as well as flexible and resourceful when presented with challenges or changes. The individual in this role must be very dependable and punctual. The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant is accountable for performing a wide range of administrative and office support for the corporate headquarters. This role will report to the Sr. Executive Assistant – Office Manager and will be located at the corporate office in Lenexa, KS.

Night Shift: 6pm-6am

The Production Supervisor is responsible for efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products. The Supervisor maintains a safe and productive working environment while coaching and supervising their team members. The majority of the supervisors time will be spent on the production floor identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring safety, production, quality, maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate standards.

Direct Reports: Production Lead, Production Utility Worker, Production Operator Workers

The RGM Trade Promotion Manager will help build and clearly define trade promotional guidelines and guardrails based on a robust Post Event Analysis process developed by the RGM Trade Promotion Manager.  This position will establish Hostess Brands’ promotional position in the market by defining a clear promotional strategy in collaboration with our Marketing and Brand Teams (amongst other cross-functional teammates).  The RGM Trade Promotion Manager will build and maintain the capability of evaluating the return on investment (ROI) of promotional events run by the company to enhance event level ROIs over time.  This position will be critical in the development and launch of our new TPM/TPO (Trade Promotion Management/Trade Promotion Optimization) tool.  The RGM Trade Promotion Manager will be critical as Hostess Brands drives the mindset, capabilities, and principles of Revenue Growth Management over the next several years.

As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities.  As a Utility worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the utility category. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.

Support and ensure policies and programs are executed to support the Human Resources function and the organization. Communicate programs throughout organization. In the absence of the Sr. HR Manager, lead the activities of the Human Resources Department to meet the goals of the organization.  Reports to the Sr. HR Manager

The Senior Financial Analyst will do complex analysis of financial results in comparison to budgets, forecasting, and reporting of such analysis to senior management. 

The Senior Associate Brand Manager at Hostess Brands is a key leader within the Brand Management team to provide ongoing brand and category leadership and business and consumer analysis to drive growth in the Hostess Brand business and to lead decision making for the team and the organization.

Night Shift: 6pm-6am

Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment. Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee

The eCommerce and Shopper Marketing Manager is responsible for executing the eCommerce growth strategy, including digital shelf management. This position will also manage investments by customer in support of ecommerce, and partner with the Hostess Brands’ media team on executing a joint media plan. The eCommerce and Shopper Marketing Manager will partner heavily across the Hostess Brands’ sales teams to communicate and customize marketing efforts and consumer insights work down to the customer and channel level to deliver back profitable growth and key account specific learning.

The Investor Relations Manager will have responsibilities to help communicate company’s investment thesis for external and internal stakeholders. This position will execute internal and external tasks related to quarterly earnings, investor road shows, and ad-hoc investor and management meetings. This individual would engage with analysts while assisting in developing and executing a strategic approach to increasing analyst coverage and expanding our shareholder base. This individual should develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations, financial performance, and strategies through regular interactions with company executives.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To efficiently schedule production lines to approved headcount routing standards. Prepares and tracks production personnel training and the attendance control records.

This role is a key position within the recently created Business Transformation Team.  The role will be responsible for the delivery of process innovation and implementation, continuous improvement initiatives and driving results engagement at all levels across the Hostess Brands Supply Chain (procurement through transportation). It will play an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of Lean or similar principles and the supporting framework, to deliver business transformation and a CI (Continuous Improvement) culture.  This role will manage and coordinate efforts to ensure performance management, cost reduction, quality improvement, and environmental footprint programs are developed and managed via a data-driven focus aligned with the organization’s strategic imperatives.  Assures supply chain initiatives are focused and aligned on improving operational efficiencies and effectiveness; participates in strategic planning and provides leadership for performance management and quality improvement policy development.

As a part of the Utility - Sanitation team, you will be responsible for the cleanliness of both processing and non-processing equipment within the bakery and on the property. This could include but is not limited to windows, ceilings, restroom, breakroom, wash racks, cleaning equipment, lights, mixers, ovens, pans, etc. Your action in this role will ensure product safety. You must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the utility category. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will also be a part of the Food Defense Team.  

As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities.  As an Utility worker you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment and be flexible in work assignments within the utility category. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. 

You will also participate as a part of the Food Defense Team. 

We have 2 openings. 1 on days and 1 on nights

Day Shift: 6am-4pm

Nights: 6pm-4am 

The Wrapper Tech is responsible for setting up wrapping machines for proper variety of product being produced, ensuring the proper code is being run and is in correct location and is legible, completing code verification, seal integrity, packaging verification and lot tracking sheets at specified times and notifying supervision when any check is not in compliance with company standards. 

Monitors compliance with quality standards on production floor to ensure product conforms to specification and food safety practices and assist in documentation involving HACCP, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

A Production Operator is responsible for operating machines. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

The Administrative Assistant role is responsible for completing a wide range of administrative support related duties, sensitive assignments, projects, and reports in a confidential and professional manner. The Administrative Assistant will be a resourceful team-player, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient. This role will support the entire bakery leadership team.

A Production Operator is responsible for operating machines. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written & verbal), safely and accurately operate bakery equipment and maintain GMP standards.

As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities.  As an Utility worker you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment and be flexible in work assignments within the utility category. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. 

You will also participate as a part of the Food Defense Team.