Production Manager (Norcross)

Night Food Production Manager Location:

Norcross, GA 30071 Schedule:

7:00 PM – 5:00 AM Compensation:

$90,000 – $110,000 base + 10% target bonus Salary:

$90,000 – $110,000 + 10% target bonus Pay:

Weekly Benefits: Three medical plan options Two dental plan options 401(k) with 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match and 6% at 50% match PTO: 2 weeks at 1 year (negotiable for experienced hires) Relocation:

Not offered

SUMMARY A high‑volume bakery operation is seeking a strong, autonomous

Night Production Manager

to lead overnight production activities at its Norcross, Georgia facility. This role serves as the senior operations leader on the night shift and works closely with the FSQA Supervisor to ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient production. With only two managers in the building overnight, the position requires sound judgment, calm decision‑making, and consistent follow‑through. The Night Production Manager owns execution—delivering the production plan, maintaining standards, and ensuring a disciplined, well‑documented handoff to the day shift. This role is ideal for a leader who is comfortable working nights long‑term, thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, and excels at leading a predominantly Spanish‑speaking workforce.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Night shift consistently meets production, quality, and safety expectations Issues are addressed and documented during the shift—not deferred Frontline leaders operate with clarity, accountability, and strong communication Food safety and quality standards are upheld without exception Shift handoffs are organized, accurate, and professional Team morale remains steady under pressure with clear direction and leadership

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the senior operations leader on shift with full ownership of production execution Deliver the production plan safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety standards Lead and coach frontline leads and production teams with strong floor presence Partner with FSQA Supervisor to ensure adherence to GMPs, sanitation, and customer requirements Make real‑time decisions on staffing, sequencing, material flow, and downtime response Escalate issues appropriately while demonstrating strong independent judgment Conduct structured shift huddles and reinforce performance expectations Maintain disciplined reporting of production output, labor, downtime, and waste Coordinate with maintenance, warehouse, and route pulling teams to protect service levels Provide thorough shift handoffs outlining performance, challenges, and open items Reinforce core values of quality, dependability, and teamwork Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (Shift / Weekly) Safety performance Labor efficiency (productivity, overtime, staffing) Waste / scrap percentage Equipment efficiency and downtime reporting

BASIC & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Required Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or food production experience At least 2 years of direct leadership experience with people‑management responsibility Demonstrated ability to operate independently and make sound decisions under pressure Strong floor leadership presence and effective communication skills Bilingual Spanish/English (required due to workforce composition) Willingness to work nights long‑term; this is not a short‑term path to day shift Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Preferred Baking or high‑speed food production experience Experience in food safety‑regulated environments (GMPs, SQF/BRCGS) Experience with production reporting systems and downtime tracking tools Structured problem‑solving or continuous improvement experience

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES Calm, steady leadership style with strong follow‑through High emotional intelligence with clear performance expectations Ability to build trust while reinforcing standards Strong organizational and documentation discipline Comfortable being highly visible on the production floor for most of the shift Ability to work extended shifts (10–12 hours) and weekends/holidays as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and communicate Occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell Ability to lift 10–25 lbs regularly and up to 50+ lbs with assistance Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision May require use of small tools, equipment, or occasional operation of a motor vehicle