Production Foreman, 2nd Shift

Del Monte Corporation; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

24/7 Telemedicine & EAP

Optional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Supervisory role to oversee Fresh Cut temporary staff on production lines. You will ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, and safety requirements while coordinating with management.

The role requires strong communication, analytical and organizational skills, plus at least one year of production experience. You will work in a fast-paced facility with noise, moving equipment, and cold environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in a similar production role.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and staff.
• Ability to work in a production environment with noise, moving equipment, and cold temps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Fresh Cut temporary staff.
• Coordinate with Production staff and management to ensure duties are carried out.
• Perform product inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Maintain documentation for food safety purposes.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions and suggest improvements.
• Schedule work teams and assist with short/long-term planning.
• Provide training and ongoing coaching to staff to improve performance.
• Monitor output and allocate people/equipment to meet demand.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

This role is responsible for carrying out management directives while providing daily supervision of assigned Fresh Cut temporary staff. The position ensures that all work is performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Communicate with Production staff and management team to ensure proper follow through on duties.
• Perform product inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for food safety purposes.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Communicate well (both written and verbal) with management, as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
• Assist with scheduling of work teams and initiate short and long-term plans with Production Management.
• Assist with training of employees and ensure they are provided ongoing skills development and coaching, to improve job performance.
• Assess daily and weekly output, identify issues in productivity, and manage the allocation of people and equipment, to address day-to-day variations in demand and capacity, across assigned lines.
• Perform tasks as related to position of production employee when needed.
• Special tasks as assigned.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.).
• At least 1-year prior experience in a similar role in a production environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate well (both written and verbal) with management as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
• Must be able to work in a production area which includes noise, equipment moving, sharp utensils, wet, and cold (<40 degrees) environment for extended periods of time (8+ hours).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred:

• Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) experience.
• Forklift and/or Electric pallet jack experience.
• Food Experience (Fresh Fruit).
• Bi-lingual: English and Spanish.

Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.