3rd Shift | Senior Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

Health insurance

3 weeks vacation

40 hours sick time

401(k) with match

Life & disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Mental health support

Dining discounts

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking Production Supervisors for a well-established food manufacturer in North Carolina's bakery operation. Positions available on first, second, and third shifts, overseeing teams of 15–25 employees to deliver safe, high-quality products while meeting production goals.

You will lead daily production activities, coach staff, and ensure food safety, sanitation, and GMP compliance. Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and optimize performance,

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in food manufacturing, bakery or frozen foods.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop employees.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving.
• Willingness to work assigned shift and support scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, staffing, and shift assignments.
• Coach, train, and develop employees; set clear expectations.
• Maintain food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor production performance; address downtime and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Communicate priorities and ensure effective shift handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

GMP compliance

Shift scheduling

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