1st Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Sora Resource Group; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks’ Vacation

40 Hours of Annual Sick Time

401(k) with Discretionary CompanyMatch

Company-Paid Life & Disability

Annual Education Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Mental Health Support

Restaurant Dining Discounts

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is hiring a Production Supervisor for a well-established bakery operation. This full-time, on-site role supports first, second, and third shifts and manages a team of 15–25 employees to deliver safe, high-quality products.

Responsibilities include leading daily production activities, coaching staff, ensuring food safety and sanitation, monitoring performance, and coordinating with maintenance and quality teams. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in food manufacturing, preferably bakery or frozen foods.
• Strong track record of accountability and performance management.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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

Leadership

Staff supervision

Food safety

GMPs

Communication

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