Production Manager | 1st Shift

JB • Saint Michael, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, exempt leadership role aligned with 1st Shift production operations at the St. Michael facility. The Production Manager is expected to maintain a visible and engaged leadership presence, ensuring regular on-site availability to support team members, address operational needs, provide coaching and guidance, and ensure the effective execution of business objectives. The role involves leading and developing the production team while fostering a culture of Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Proven experience leading and developing supervisors and production associates
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in English
• Advanced Microsoft Office Product skills in PPTX, Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Possess a solid background in SQF, HAACP, GMPs, and food safety programs

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 10+ years of meat processing operation experience, including primal and ground products
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training/certification
• Other software systems: INFOR, M3, ERP, Red Prairie, WHS Management, and Visio
• Preferred experience in meat processing operations, including both primal and ground products

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the production team while fostering a culture of Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate associates, build engagement, and create a positive work environment
• Apply extensive knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, and production workflows
• Effectively allocate labor, equipment, and resources to meet production goals and customer demand
• Coordinate workforce activities to maximize productivity, efficiency, and operational performance
• Optimize people, processes, and resources to achieve production, quality, cost, and service objectives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, workplace safety, quality, and regulatory laws
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, yield, productivity, downtime, and labor efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and increasing operational effectiveness
• Develop, coach, and hold supervisors and team members accountable for performance and results
• Conduct associate performance evaluations and support training and development
• Analyze production data and identify root causes of operational issues
• Drive associate engagement through effective communication, recognition, and team development
• Ensure proper staffing levels and support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Demonstrate sound decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off plans
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Supplemental life insurance coverage
• Critical Illness coverage
• Voluntary Accident coverage
• Associate Purchase Program: product purchase at discounted rate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Financial coverage provided towards safety footwear
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Gainsharing Incentive Program: Unlimited earning potential when company financial goal is achieved
• Associate Assistance Programs including but not limited to mental health resources, financial and legal support
• Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities
• Job-specific Training Offered
• Personal Development
• Leadership Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager