Night Shift Operations Leader in Food Manufacturing

Nature's Bakery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match vesting

Day 1 eligibility vesting

Job summary

Nature’s Bakery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Night Shift Manager to lead a 25–30 person production team. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, partnering with the Area Leadership Team to drive the site’s operating system and SE pillars.

You will coach operators, manage materials and staffing for line operations, enforce GMP and HACCP standards, and champion associate development and accountability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment with a High School Diploma.
• 4+ years leading manufacturing teams with direct report responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably with direct people management.
• Knowledge of GMP and plant operations.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with plant sanitation practices and OSHA safety standards or certifications.
• HACCP proficiency is required; owns training and quality goals.
• Ability to deliver performance feedback and hold associates accountable to objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-line teams to efficiently convert materials into quality products in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Implement and recommend changes to achieve operational goals using a Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Lead or support SE Pillars, including Autonomous Maintenance and Autonomous Work Teams.
• Advocate for the site's Daily Management System and coach teams in the Value Stream Operating System.
• Collaborate with Area Leadership Team to create and execute a reliability strategy for your area.
• Develop operators’ skills while driving accountability in safety, quality, and engagement.
• Manage materials, staffing, and resources to support line operations and changeovers.
• Ensure standards are communicated, reinforced, and adhered to through coaching.
• Drive safety and food safety, ensuring HACCP proficiency.
• Recruit, select, and onboard associates for operational roles in partnership with Talent Acquisition.

Skills

Leadership experience

GMP knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Nature’s Bakery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Night Shift Manager to lead a 25–30 person production team. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, partnering with the Area Leadership Team to drive the site’s operating system and SE pillars.

You will coach operators, manage materials and staffing for line operations, enforce GMP and HACCP standards, and champion associate development and accountability.