What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Manager (Manufacturing / Production) position at PIEDMONT CANDY COMPANY?
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Manager to lead our production operations during evening hours. This role oversees both Kitchen and Packaging teams, providing direction to supervisors and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and meets quality standards.
This is a great opportunity for a strong supervisor or lead ready to step into a broader leadership role without the full scope of a plant-wide Production Manager.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Shift
- Oversee all 2nd shift production activities across Kitchen and Packaging
- Provide direction and support to department supervisors
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all shift-related issues
Drive Production Performance
- Ensure production schedules are executed on time with minimal downtime or waste
- Monitor staffing and adjust as needed to maintain efficiency
- Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams
Support & Develop Supervisors
- Coach and guide supervisors on performance, accountability, and team management
- Reinforce expectations around attendance, conduct, and productivity
- Help build a strong, consistent leadership culture across the shift
Maintain Safety & Quality Standards
- Enforce food safety practices, GMPs, and PPE requirements
- Ensure all processes meet internal quality and audit standards
- Partner with QA to verify product quality and proper line startup/shutdown
Own the Shift Execution
- Complete shift reporting and communicate key updates to leadership
- Identify issues quickly and take action to resolve or escalate
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production floor
What We’re Looking For
- 2–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing (food production preferred)
- Experience supervising teams or leading a department/shift
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of food safety, GMPs, or quality standards
- Ability to lead by example and hold teams accountable
- Comfortable being hands-on and present on the production floor
Preferred:
- Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed production environments
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Why Join Us
- Growing food manufacturing company with strong leadership support
- Opportunity to step into a multi-department leadership role
- Clear path for growth as we expand operations
- Collaborative, team-focused culture
Work Environment
- Manufacturing setting (kitchen and packaging areas)
- Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain
Piedmont Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer