Production Supervisor

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Located in Rochester, MN

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000

Production Supervisor – Grinding & Packaging

 

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our grinding and packaging department. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, providing direct oversight of hourly team members while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence. The Supervisor works closely with Quality, Maintenance, and other support teams to meet production goals, optimize processes, and maintain a food-safe environment. A key part of this role is identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity and profitability.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily grinding and packaging operations to meet production targets and business objectives.
  Supervise, coach, and support hourly team members to maintain high performance and engagement.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards (USDA, SQF, OSHA).
  Partner with Human Resources and department leads to address staffing needs, team development, and performance management.
• Recommend, test, and implement equipment upgrades to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of personnel and production areas during assigned shifts.
  Track, document, and report production data, including yields, new product performance, and other operational metrics.
• Actively participate in HACCP and safety committees to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, and Quality teams to support product development, address customer concerns, and enhance existing products.
  Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment is operational and downtime is minimized.
• Engage with USDA inspectors to maintain regulatory compliance.
  Participate in crisis management planning and response for production or safety-related incidents.
• Lead regular production meetings to communicate updates, changes, and foster team engagement.
• Serve as an active member of the HAZMAT team as required.
  Use production planning and scheduling systems (e.g., ROSS) to support operations.
  Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and support hourly production teams.
  Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain consistent production performance.
• Familiarity with production documentation, basic computer systems, and manufacturing-related math concepts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational, process, and personnel challenges.
  Flexible availability to support varied work schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in protein, ready-to-eat, or high-volume food manufacturing.
• Experience with grinding, patty-making, or similar protein processing operations.
• Familiarity with Formax equipment, grinders, or related machinery.
• Experience collaborating with Quality and regulatory teams, including USDA interactions.
• Knowledge of employee relations practices and performance accountability.
• Participation in HACCP programs, safety committees, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to production planning or scheduling systems (e.g., ROSS).

 

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off

 

Salary:

$55,000 – $75,000, depending on experience

 

For more information about this career opportunity, contact Brad Trahan, Direct Hire Recruiter, Express Employment Professionals, 507-280-2617 or brad.trahan@expresspros.com

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