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Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)
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A Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a manufacturing facility or plant.
$61,643 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
If you're a seasoned production leader (Lead, or Supervisor) who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑stakes USDA environments , this role puts you at the center of a major ready‑to‑eat/ready‑to‑cook manufacturing operation. You'll lead a large team, drive compliance, and ensure product quality that meets the highest industry standards. This is a chance to step into a critical leadership role—and be rewarded for it. Compensation & Perks Earn up to $80,000-$85,000 total in your first year , depending on experience Relocation assistance covered Excellent benefits Stable, growing food manufacturing company producing high‑demand RTE/RTC products What You'll Do Lead and supervise 30+ hourly employees on the night shift, working 4 PM to 2 AM Ensure daily production goals are met safely and efficiently Enforce safety procedures and compliance with state and federal regulations Guarantee that USDA and customer specifications are consistently achieved Ensure sanitation standards are met across all production areas Follow QA guidelines to deliver high‑quality finished products Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and optimize resources Report directly to the Shift Superintendent What You Bring High School Diploma/GED required (Associate or Bachelor's Degree a plus) 3+ years in a USDA processing facility (further processing or RTE experience strongly preferred) 2+ years as a Production Supervisor or 4+ years as a Production Lead USDA experience required HACCP experience required (Certification a plus) Union experience is a plus Why This Role? This is a high‑impact leadership position in a facility producing essential food products. You'll have the autonomy to lead your shift , the support of an experienced management team, and the opportunity to grow your career in a thriving industry. If you're driven, dependable, and ready to lead a large production team on nights, this role is built for you. Apply today , or if you know someone, refer them to this job #JDP #ProductionSupervisor #FoodManufacturing #MeatProcessing #ReadyToEat #USDAJobs #NightShiftJobs #MinnesotaJobs #NowHiring By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.