Production Supervisor, Food Manufacturing (1st Shift)

About the Company For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings ("BIH") has been producing high quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail trade industries. With an eye to the future, BIH has put a strong focus on building internal talent and on leveraging unique product lines and national distribution to drive continued growth. Guided by a strong set of core values (Respect, Integrity and Stewardship), reflecting a culture of servant leadership at every level, BIH’s team works hard to foster a culture that embraces and builds meaningful, long-term relationships with both employees and its customer base. Position Summary The Production Supervisor, 1st Shift plays a key leadership role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality production within our Sauk Rapids operation. In this hands‑on role, you will lead and support production teams, monitor yields, troubleshoot day‑to‑day challenges, and help ensure our products meet the trusted quality standards Branding Iron is known for. This is a great opportunity for a production leader who enjoys being on the floor, developing people, improving processes, and making a direct impact on operational success. Responsibilities Lead daily production activities to support business goals, customer expectations, and operational priorities. Coach, guide, and motivate production team members while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect. Oversee production schedules, product quality, yields, and safety practices to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. Partner with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Leads to support staffing, performance conversations, employee engagement, and team development. Track and review production data, including yields and new product performance, to identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare reports and communicate key updates, results, and opportunities to leadership. Promote a safety‑first mindset by participating in safety committees and reinforcing safe work practices on the floor. Collaborate with Maintenance to support equipment readiness, reduce downtime, and resolve production concerns quickly. Work closely with USDA inspectors to maintain compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements. Lead regular production meetings to share updates, recognize progress, solve problems, and keep the team aligned. Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support plant operations and continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications 5 or more years of progressive experience in food manufacturing; meat manufacturing experience is preferred. Working knowledge of grinding and patty‑making operations, production scheduling, materials handling, and shipping/receiving logistics. Comfortable using computer systems, production data, basic math, and reporting tools to support daily decision‑making. Flexible and willing to support changing production needs and schedules when needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with employees at all levels. Ability to quickly learn product specifications, production processes, and customer expectations. Confident prioritizing work, making sound decisions, and staying calm in a fast‑paced production environment. Understanding of USDA, SQF, and OSHA requirements, or the ability to apply regulatory knowledge in a manufacturing setting. Proven ability to lead a diverse team with fairness, consistency, and respect. General understanding of Human Resources practices, employee relations, and workplace safety expectations. Skilled at identifying issues, finding practical solutions, and following through to resolution. Benefits Overview Competitive base salary ($65,000 to 70,000 annually) . Base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Full benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards, including an annual incentive program based on individual and company performance. Branding Iron Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr