Production Superintendent at GPAC

Gpac is currently working with a growing family-owned food manufacturer in Southern Minnesota who is seeking a Production Superintendent! This person will be in their NEW state-of-the-art facility which is expected to have around 300 employees. The company has been in business for over 20 years, and this is their 4th location. This will be a 1st shift position, and candidates NEED to have experience working withinsmoked meats/pork processing and a strong background in food production and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production supervision
• Need to have experience with high-volume pork processing, smoked meats
• Knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the CMMS System
• Mechanical, Electrical, and PLC Programs experience

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist Production Supervisors with supervising and training employees while providing an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity performance. 
• Manage production process and employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback. 
• Promote safety throughout the assigned work area. 
• Review and ensure reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. 
• Supervise, coach and train employees, providing professional development through ongoing feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement. 

Targeting $85k – $90k base

Great Benefits

Relocation assistance considered for candidates outside the area!

This position is an urgent need and qualified candidates will be interviewed.  If you have any questions or for immediate consideration, please email Rick at

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.