2nd Shift Manager (Manufacturing / Production)

PIEDMONT CANDY COMPANY • Lexington, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed production environments
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed