1st Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

MDS Staffing; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 5%

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Vacation

40 Hours Sick Time

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Education Reimbursement (up to $2,500)

Wellness Incentives

Mental Health Support

Restaurant Dining Discounts (25%–35%)

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking Production Supervisors for a bakery operation in Rocky Mount, NC. The roles cover first, second, and third shifts, leading a team of 15–25 employees to deliver safe, high-quality products while achieving production goals.

This hands-on leadership opportunity sits within an established supervisory team and offers room for professional growth. Shift flexibility and strong coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production in food manufacturing; bakery or frozen foods preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive accountability.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work assigned shift and support scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, staffing, and shift assignments.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while setting clear expectations.
• Maintain food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor production performance, address downtime, and improve efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Communicate priorities and ensure effective shift handoffs.

Skills

Production supervision

Leadership & accountability

Food safety & GMPs

Communication & organization

Shift scheduling

Job description

| Full-Time | On-Site

An established food manufacturer is hiring Production Supervisors for its bakery operation. Opportunities are available across first, second, and third shifts.

Lead a team of approximately 15–25 production employees, helping deliver safe, high-quality products while meeting production goals. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity with an established supervisory team and room for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production activities, staffing, and shift assignments.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while setting clear expectations.
• Maintain food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor production performance, address downtime, and improve efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Communicate priorities and ensure effective shift handoffs.

Qualifications:

• Production supervisory experience in food manufacturing; bakery or frozen food experience is especially relevant.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage performance, and build accountability.
• Working knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work the assigned shift and support production scheduling needs.

Proposed Salary Range and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $76–$93K + 5% bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation
• 40 Hours of Annual Sick Time
• 401(k) with Discretionary Company Match
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500 Annual Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Mental Health Support
• 25%–35% Restaurant Dining Discounts