Weekend Shift Production Supervisor

Vermont Cider Company; Middlebury (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Vermont Hard Cider Co., d.b.a. Green Mountain Beverage, is seeking a hands-on Weekend Shift Production Supervisor to lead the weekend production team in Middlebury, VT.

This on-site role focuses on safety, quality, and efficient packaging operations while coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Operations teams. You’ll coach staff, drive improvements, monitor metrics, and lead canning, kegging, and variety-pack production on weekends, ensuring a safe, compliant and productive

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or packaging in regulated environments.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience with hands-on leadership.
• Strong floor presence, accountability, and ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead production employees and temporary workers through coaching, accountability, and clear communication.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Oversee canning, kegging, and variety pack production activities.
• Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate staffing, production priorities, shift handoffs, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues in real time.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain production flow.
• Support training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

Weekend Shift Production Supervisor
Middlebury, VT | Onsite
$65,000-$75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Friday-Sunday | 6:00 AM-6:30 PM
Work only 3 days per week and enjoy 4 consecutive days off every week!

Vermont Hard Cider Co., d.b.a. Green Mountain Beverage, is seeking a hands-on Weekend Shift Production Supervisor to lead our weekend production team.

This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing employees, driving results, solving problems, and keeping production operations running safely and efficiently. You'll lead weekend packaging operations while partnering with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Operations teams to deliver strong performance and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead production employees and temporary workers through coaching, accountability, and clear communication
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, food safety, and operational performance
• Oversee canning, kegging, and variety pack production activities
• Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
• Coordinate staffing, production priorities, shift handoffs, and reporting
• Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues in real time
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain production flow
• Support training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced downtime and production interruptions
• Improved line performance and efficiency
• Strong employee accountability and engagement
• Effective shift communication and handoffs
• Positive safety and quality results
• Continuous improvement of production processes

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, food and beverage, CPG, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience
• Strong floor presence and the ability to lead by example
• Confident decision‑making in a fast‑paced production environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage safety, quality, staffing, productivity, and operational priorities simultaneously

Preferred Experience

• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Packaging operations
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $65,000-$75,000
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Why Join Us?

• Unique 3-day workweek schedule
• Four consecutive days off every week
• Opportunity to lead your own shift and make an immediate impact
• Support from experienced Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Operations teams
• Career growth with a leading beverage manufacturer and co‑packing partner

About Vermont Cider Company

Since 1991, Vermont Cider Company has been a leader in American hard cider, crafting innovative beverages enjoyed across the country. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Woodchuck® Hard Cider and Wyder's® Cider.

About Green Mountain Beverage

Green Mountain Beverage is a world-class co-packing partner for alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, providing the quality, flexibility, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that help brands scale with confidence.

Vermont Hard Cider Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and other job-related requirements.