Production Supervisor
Company: CONEXIÓN Executive & Professional Search
Location: Mebane
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Company: Confidential Why are they hiring? To support the
expansion of our plant in Mebane, North Carolina, we are seeking
candidates for production supervisor positions on day shift and
night shift. The core responsibilities are to oversee business
activity throughout the plant during the assigned shift, supervise
the Biscoff and BEAR production teams, and monitor production
activities in the Biscoff dough room, bakery, and packaging area,
the Biscoff Crumble room, and in the BEAR production center. What
are they looking for? Our client is looking for a production
supervisor with prior experience with leading and motivating a team
in a production environment, ideally in an FDA-regulated
environment. Food processing and baking knowledge is a huge plus.
Responsibilities: Supervises the production teams of the assigned
shift (approximately 50 people) and ensures that daily KPIs of
safety, quality, scrap, and production are met/exceeded. Organizes
a smooth start-up and shift handoff and adjusts schedule and work
assignments at start of shift in case of unforeseen events. Ensures
swift onboarding of new operators and coaches line operators to
optimal performance. Creates training plans for new line leads,
line operators, bakers, and dough makers, and monitors the quality
of delivered training. Monitors the proper operation of the
production machines and intervenes where necessary; escalates to
Maintenance when technical issues and quality non-conformities
arise. Identifies and reports technical malfunctions, quality
deficiencies, and equipment and raw/packaging material
abnormalities. Guides team leads and line operators in performing
small technical interventions upon malfunction. Reports on daily
shift performance and own improvement initiatives. TOP
communication with all team members, including direct reports,
Maintenance, Quality. Who are they looking for? A team leader and
people manager who can motivate and drive the teams to meet the
daily production objectives, ideally in an FDA-regulated
environment. Food processing and baking knowledge is a plus.
Communication and people management skills will be critical as well
as a strong mechanical aptitude to be able to understand the flow
of the operation and resolving issues. Requirements: Bachelor's
degree or equivalent work experience. Solid understanding of
equipment operation and mechanical components. Must be able to
perform duties following all regulatory GMP/FSMA food hygiene
practices. Strong team orientation and proven ability to execute in
a start-up environment. Organized, systematic, and able to work
under pressure and meet deadlines. Commitment to continuous
improvement regarding safety, quality, and efficiency. Offer: Grasp
the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of
talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you
will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In
addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit
and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of
that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day! Competitive
salary: 80K USD Strong benefits package including 401K company
matching up to 4%
Keywords: CONEXIÓN Executive & Professional Search, Roanoke , Production Supervisor, Manufacturing , Mebane, Virginia
