Supervisor, Production

Monogram Foods•Chandler, MN

6d•$65,000 - $69,000

About The Position

The Smokehouse Production Supervisor oversees daily smokehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant production of high-quality products. The role supervises team members, coordinates production schedules, monitors cooking and smoking processes, and ensures adherence to food safety, quality, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and company standards. The supervisor provides leadership, promotes safety and accountability, optimizes production performance, and supports continuous improvement while maintaining product quality and yield targets. The position oversees product loading, smoking, cooking, chilling, and unloading; monitors smokehouse cycles and critical process controls; coordinates staffing and workflow; and ensures accurate production reporting. It also verifies quality checks and records, supports audits, investigates deviations, coaches and trains employees, coordinates with Maintenance on equipment issues, and identifies opportunities to improve yield, throughput, efficiency, quality, and safety. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in food production, meat processing, or smokehouse operations.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Knowledge of smokehouse operations and thermal processing systems.
Understanding of USDA, HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to analyze production data and drive improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, twist, reach, climb, and stoop.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Visual and hearing acuity necessary to safely perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Three or more years of supervisory experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.
Experience with smoked meat products, thermal processing, and HACCP systems.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe work environment; ensure employees follow safety policies and use required PPE.
Enforce GMP, HACCP, SSOP, USDA, and other food safety requirements; conduct inspections and address concerns.
Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
Oversee daily smokehouse operations, including product loading, smoking, cooking, chilling, and unloading.
Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently and on time.
Monitor smokehouse cycles and verify product temperatures, cook times, humidity, smoke levels, and other critical process controls.
Coordinate staffing assignments and workflow to maximize productivity; monitor labor utilization and identify efficiencies.
Ensure accurate production reporting and tracking of key performance indicators.
Ensure product quality standards and customer specifications are met; verify quality checks, documentation, and records.
Ensure accurate completion of cook logs, temperature records, line checks, and production paperwork.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits; investigate quality deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
Lead, coach, and develop production team members; train employees on work instructions, safety, quality standards, and equipment operation.
Conduct performance discussions, provide timely feedback, promote engagement and accountability, and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
Monitor smokehouse equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance on repairs, preventive maintenance, and downtime.
Assist with troubleshooting smokehouse and processing equipment issues; ensure equipment is operated safely and according to procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve yield, throughput, efficiency, quality, and safety; participate in improvement initiatives and special projects.
Support cost control efforts related to labor, materials, and product yields.
Perform other duties as assigned.