3rd Shift | Senior Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Management Performance Associates; 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

Company-paid life & disability

Education reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Mental health support

Dining discounts

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking Production Supervisors for a bakery operation on a full-time, on-site basis in the United States. The role oversees a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts to meet safety and quality goals while achieving production targets.

Responsibilities include daily staffing, coaching, enforcing GMPs, and coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in food manufacturing, bakery or frozen foods preferred.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work assigned shift and support production scheduling.

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 drive efficiency improvements.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Communicate priorities and ensure effective shift handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Shift planning

Food safety & GMPs

Communication

Problem solving

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