Job Description

Night Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Location: Burlington, NC Area

Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (2-2-3 rotation)

A growing food manufacturing company in the Burlington area is seeking a dedicated Night Shift Production Supervisor to lead operations in our state-of-the-art facility. This is a full-time, leadership role in a high-speed, highly regulated production environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $70,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Night shift premium: 10%

• Relocation assistance: Lump sum support available

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

Schedule:

• 2-2-3 rotating schedule (12-hour shifts)

• Night shift only: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

• Weekend work required

• Facility operates 24/7 with only 4 planned closure days per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of 20+ production associates

• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met

• Supervise high-speed automated production and packaging processes

• Manage shift start-up, changeovers, and production flow

• Uphold food safety standards (GMP, FSMA, HACCP)

• Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Support cross-training and skill development across the team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of supervisory experience, OR

• Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience without a degree

• Experience in food manufacturing, CPG/FMCG, or other regulated production environments

• Strong working knowledge of automated production systems and quality standards

• Proven ability to lead and coach hourly teams in a fast-paced setting

• Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food or beverage industry supervision

• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, or similar food safety systems

• Experience improving KPIs and operational performance

• Strong track record of team development

Join a growing team in a facility where continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development are core values. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a stable, expanding manufacturing environment.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing