Bakery Production Supervisor - Lead 15-25, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Vacation

Sick Time (40 hours)

401(k) with discretionary match

Company-Paid Life & Disability

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Mental Health Support

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Essenti Talent is hiring for Production Supervisors in a hands-on role at a bakery operation. You will lead a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts, ensuring safety and product quality while meeting production goals.

You'll coach staff, coordinate with maintenance and QA, and drive continuous improvement. On-site position with competitive benefits and potential bonus.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Problem solving

Shift coordination

Attendance reliability

Job description

Essenti Talent is hiring for Production Supervisors in a hands-on role at a bakery operation. You will lead a team of 15–25 employees across first, second, and third shifts, ensuring safety and product quality while meeting production goals.

You'll coach staff, coordinate with maintenance and QA, and drive continuous improvement. On-site position with competitive benefits and potential bonus.