Growth-Stage Production Shift Leader (Food Manufacturing)

BB Nash; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BB Nash in Nashville is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead production shifts, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach frontline teams. You will enforce GMPs and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to meet objectives.

Training will occur on day shift before transitioning to 2nd/3rd shifts as operations scale. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and a track record of improving throughput in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in food, CPG, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety (HACCP/SQF), and production operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Proficiency in production tracking systems (ERP/MES) and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shift Operations Leader: Deliver safe, on-time, and efficient production results.
• Lead daily production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor line performance and adjust staffing or priorities as needed.
• Communicate shift results and operational updates to leadership.
• Safety & Compliance Champion: Uphold food safety and workplace standards.
• Enforce GMPs, sanitation protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Address safety concerns and partner with Quality on deviations and corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies across the shift.
• Team Leader & Coach: Build accountability and performance on the floor.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production leads and operators.
• Set clear expectations and provide performance feedback.
• Support training and workforce development initiatives.
• Performance & Problem-Solving Driver: Improve reliability and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and downtime issues.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment uptime.
• Monitor KPIs (throughput, yield, scrap, labor) and drive corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Partner: Align production with plant objectives.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to ensure material flow and product integrity.
• Escalate risks and support new product launches or process changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Teamwork

Flexible hours

ERP/MES knowledge

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MES

MS Office

Job description

BB Nash in Nashville is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead production shifts, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach frontline teams. You will enforce GMPs and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to meet objectives.

Training will occur on day shift before transitioning to 2nd/3rd shifts as operations scale. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and a track record of improving throughput in a regulated manufacturing setting.