1st Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Food Management Search, Inc.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Vacation

40 Hours Sick Time

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life & Disability Insur­:

Up to Education Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Mental Health Support

Dining Discounts 25%–35%

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking Production Supervisors for a prominent bakery manufacturer in Rocky Mount, NC. The role leads a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met.

You will coach and develop staff, monitor performance, and coordinate with maintenance and QA to resolve issues, while upholding GMPs and food-safety standards. On-site position with competitive benefits and a 5% bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production in food manufacturing.
• Bakery or frozen foods experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and manage performance.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong 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

Team leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

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–$86K + 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