3rd Shift | Senior Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Joseph Michaels International; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental & vision insurance

3 weeks’ vacation

401(k) with discretionary match

Company-paid life & disability

Education reimbursement up to $2,500

Wellness incentives

Mental health support

Dining discounts 25%–35%

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Production Supervisor for a bakery operation in Rocky Mount, NC. This full-time, on-site role will lead a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts, delivering safe, high-quality products while meeting production goals.

You will coach and develop staff, uphold food safety and GMP standards, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Production supervisory experience in food manufacturing; bakery or frozen food experience is especially relevant.
• Ability to lead employees, manage performance, and build accountability.
• 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.

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

Staff leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Shift planning

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