Production Manager | 1st Shift

St. Michael • St. Michael, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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

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
• 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
• Experience with 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
• Associate Assistance Programs (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