2nd Shift Production Lead - Automated Food Manufacturing

Piedmont Candy Company; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 6% match

Paid time off

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Lead in Lexington, NC. This hands-on leadership role oversees a team of operators and candy technicians, ensuring safe, efficient operations of automated mixing and batching systems.

The role requires a background in food manufacturing or industrial production, with strong troubleshooting skills. They emphasize safety, continuous improvement, and team accountability as core values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of team lead, supervisor, or shift lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; stay calm when issues arise.
• Background in food manufacturing, batch processing, or industrial production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of operators and candy technicians.
• Oversee batching, mixing, and ingredient flow to meet targets.
• Monitor automated systems and troubleshoot on the floor, coordinating with maintenance as needed.
• Enforce GMPs, PPE, and food safety standards across the shift.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing know-how

Automation systems

Job description

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Lead in Lexington, NC. This hands-on leadership role oversees a team of operators and candy technicians, ensuring safe, efficient operations of automated mixing and batching systems.

The role requires a background in food manufacturing or industrial production, with strong troubleshooting skills. They emphasize safety, continuous improvement, and team accountability as core values.