Grinding Supervisor, 1st Shift

Branding Iron Holdings • Rochester, MN

1d • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations within the grinding and packaging department. This role provides direct oversight of hourly team members, with a strong focus on safety, team development, and consistent delivery of high-quality, food-safe product. The Supervisor partners closely with Quality and other support teams to ensure operational standards are met. A key focus will be on identifying opportunities to improve processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall productivity and profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and support hourly teams in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements, including familiarity with USDA, SQF, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and support consistent production performance.
• Working knowledge of production documentation, basic computer systems, and mathematical concepts related to manufacturing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational, process, and personnel issues.
• Flexible availability to support varied work schedules.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grinding and packaging department activities to align with overall business objectives and operational plans.
• Assess administrative needs, allocate resources, and monitor performance to support operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Leads to support staffing needs and lead, coach, and support team performance.
• Recommend, test, and implement new equipment to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of assigned production areas and personnel during assigned shifts.
• Ensure accurate documentation of production data, including yields and new product performance, within the database.
• Prepare and submit operational and performance reports as required.
• Actively participate in the HACCP team to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Serve on safety committees and contribute to continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.
• Liaise with Sales, R&D, and Quality teams to support product development, resolve customer complaints, and improve existing products.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment readiness and minimize downtime.
• Work closely with USDA inspectors to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
• Participate in crisis management planning and response activities related to production, food safety, or workplace incidents.
• Lead regular production meetings to communicate updates, changes, and foster team engagement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Serve as an active member of the HAZMAT Team as required.
• Utilize designated production planning and scheduling systems (e.g., ROSS).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($55,000–$75,000). Base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees.
• Full benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
• Roles are eligible for additional rewards, including participation in an annual incentive program, based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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