Bakery Production Supervisor – 1st Shift Lead

Genie Matthews and Associates; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks’ Vacation

40 Hours of Annual Sick Time

401(k) with Discretionary CompanyMatch

Company-Paid Life & Disability

Up to $2,500 Annual Education Reimb

Wellness Incentives

Mental Health Support

Dining discounts

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking Production Supervisors for its bakery operations in Rocky Mount, NC. This on-site, full-time role leads a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality products while meeting production goals.

You will coach staff, uphold food safety and GMP standards, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and drive efficiency. Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential.

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.

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

Production supervision

Leadership

Food safety

GMPs

Communication

Problem solving

Shift scheduling

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking Production Supervisors for its bakery operations in Rocky Mount, NC. This on-site, full-time role leads a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality products while meeting production goals.

You will coach staff, uphold food safety and GMP standards, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and drive efficiency. Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential.