1st Shift | Senior Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Ashton North LLC; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks’ Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking experienced Production Supervisors for its bakery operation. The role oversees 15–25 production employees across first, second, and third shifts, driving safe, high-quality output while meeting production goals.

This hands-on leadership position sits within an established supervisory team with room for professional growth. Compelling base salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supervising teams of 15–25 employees in a food manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills to coach, train, and set expectations.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to monitor performance, address downtime, and improve efficiency.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and support production 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

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staff management

Food safety knowledge

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: $86–$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