ROLE - Shift Supervisor (Manufacturing consumer-packaged goods)

LOCATION - Severn, NC
WORK TYPE - Full-Time | On-Site | 1st Shift

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A well-established food manufacturing and consumer packaged goods (CPG) organization is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, employee performance, safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. This role is responsible for leading plant-floor operations, supervising production staff, coordinating schedules, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) with 4% Company Match

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discount Program

• Referral Bonus Program

• Professional Development Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

SPOT REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of manufacturing supervision or production leadership experience

• Experience managing production teams in a manufacturing or food production environment

• Prior ERP system experience required (NetSuite preferred)

• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment knowledge

• Experience with production scheduling, staffing, and inventory management

• Food manufacturing, food safety, GMP, SQF, or regulated production experience preferred

• Ability to supervise up to 50 employees per shift

• Forklift Certification is a plus

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and production staff to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved

• Coordinate staffing, schedules, and production workflows to maximize efficiency

• Partner with plant leadership on production planning and resource allocation

• Train, onboard, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel

• Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime

• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, SQF, and workplace safety standards

• Conduct inventory activities and maintain accurate operational documentation

• Oversee sanitation and cleaning processes to ensure regulatory compliance

• Inspect and monitor forklift operations and warehouse activities

• Recommend process improvements to increase productivity and operational efficiency

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Shift Manager, or Production Lead background

• Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), packaging, processing, or high-volume production environments

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large hourly workforces

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing production, quality, and safety priorities

• Strong communication, organizational, and team development abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (NetSuite highly preferred)