Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

About the role

Carolina Foods, Inc., maker of Duchess Brand snacks and creator of one of America’s first Honey Buns, has delivered quality and innovation for over 80 years. The company manufactures sweet baked goods, including honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts, and is entering a phase of growth and expansion.

The Production Supervisor leads, coaches, and inspires a production team in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role ensures efficient production while maintaining quality, safety, and teamwork. Schedule: night shift, 6pm to 6am.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate production team members to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Drive performance: Monitor and improve production processes for efficiency, consistency, and alignment with company goals.
• Ensure compliance: Maintain GMP, SQF, and FDA standards and foster a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Develop and motivate: Coach, train, and mentor employees, supporting continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Optimize operations: Troubleshoot issues, oversee raw material inventory, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity.
• Enhance safety and quality: Promote safety awareness, enforce best practices, and comply with OSHA and company regulations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience; food production preferred.
• Hands-on experience with yeast-raised sweet breads in a bakery setting.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Tech-savvy; familiarity with JD Edwards, SAP, and IR scanner guns.

Key facts

• Schedule: night shift, 6pm to 6am.
• Requires 5+ years of manufacturing management experience; food production preferred.
• Requires hands-on experience with yeast-raised sweet breads in a bakery setting.
• The role includes supervising and coordinating production team members.

Estimated salary

Estimated salary for production operator in United States: USD 3,300 - 3,900 per month, based on 11 CazVid job posts that state their pay. This is an estimate, not the salary offered.