Job Description

Position Overview gpac is partnering with a well-established meat processing company with multiple facilities across the Upper Midwest to hire a Production Supervisor for the Case Ready Department at their new, state-of-the-art facility in Southern Minnesota.

This is a premier start-up opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader to take ownership of the case-ready division, establish processing workflows, and build a high-performing team in a facility projected to grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee 1st shift operations for the Case Ready department, driving production efficiency, quality control, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with plant cross-functional leadership, including Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Sanitation, Finance, and HR.
• Train a production team, fostering a continuous improvement culture utilizing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Monitor processing control points, equipment performance, and workflow optimization to hit plant manufacturing goals and schedules.
• Enforce strict compliance with USDA, HACCP, OSHA, and corporate safety/quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–3+ years of leadership in food plant operations as a Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Industry Focus: Must have direct hands-on experience in high-volume food processing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Deep working knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of team leadership, decision-making, and driving operational excellence.

Why Apply?

• Ground-Floor Leadership: Build your own team and department processes in a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant.
• Stability & Growth: Backed by an established company with nearly 20 years of proven market success.
• Competitive Package: $75k–$85k base salary, comprehensive benefits, and full relocation support.

To apply confidentially, submit your resume to Kim Hogan at gpac: kim.hogan@gogpac.com.

Kim Hogan Search Consultant 

(515) 416-6374

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.