2nd shift Production Supervisor in Wilson, NC

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Salary: $55,000-$85,000 per year, based on experience
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: Full-time; weekends and overtime may be required
Location: On-site
Relocation: Relocation assistance available

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift production team in a fast-paced food processing and manufacturing environment.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee daily production activities, lead hourly employees, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and work to achieve production and efficiency goals. You will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly while developing and supporting your team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, train, and motivate hourly production employees on 2nd shift.

• Ensure daily production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are met.

• Monitor production yields, efficiencies, downtime, and variances.

• Make real-time adjustments to improve production flow and minimize downtime.

• Conduct daily production floor inspections and address unsafe conditions.

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, USDA, food safety, and quality requirements.

• Train employees on safe operating procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

• Ensure employees follow established procedures and product specifications.

• Communicate daily production objectives, priorities, and results to the team and management.

• Lead regular line meetings and maintain strong communication across shifts and departments.

• Work with management and maintenance to resolve equipment and production issues.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment utilization, efficiency, and cost control.

• Assist with equipment setup, routine maintenance, and facility needs.

• Support safety audits and ergonomic improvement initiatives.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience leading, training, coaching, or mentoring employees.

• Manufacturing, production, or food processing experience preferred.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to analyze production data, yields, efficiencies, and variances.

• Strong problem-solving, math, and analytical skills.

• Ability to motivate employees and build a positive, team-oriented work environment.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions.

• Willingness to work weekends, overtime, and extended hours when needed.

• Ability to travel up to 5% as needed.

Additional Skills That Are a Plus

• Experience with SAP or other manufacturing/ERP systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience with inventory or order processing software.

• Knowledge of food processing operations.

• Understanding of production yields, plant efficiencies, and manufacturing procedures.

• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires working in a manufacturing/production facility that may include:

• Wet or humid conditions.

• Extreme hot and cold temperatures.

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment.

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Moderate to loud noise levels.

• Standing and walking for extended periods.

• Frequent use of hands, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring close and distance vision and adjustment of focus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $55,000-$85,000 annual salary

• 2nd shift leadership opportunity

• Full-time, long-term career opportunity.

• Hands-on role leading and developing a production team.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Opportunity for career growth within a large manufacturing operation.

Apply today to be considered for this 2nd Shift Production Supervisor opportunity.

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