Beef Fabrication Line Supervisor: Lead Quality & Yield

New Angus; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen, SD is seeking an Experienced Fabrication Supervisor to lead line operations, ensure product quality and yield, and manage hourly staff on the day shift.

You will maintain safety and sanitation, complete pre-operational paperwork, and participate in daily and monthly meetings while upholding union guidelines.

The role requires 1–2 years in a packing-house/beef processing environment and strong leadership, communication, and bilingual abilities if available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of packing-house/beef-processing experience is required.
• Knowledge of fabricated beef products and product specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate line employees.
• Bilingual skills preferred if translation support is available.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly line employees and ensure quality and yield targets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and properly staffed line area.
• Complete pre-operational paperwork and ensure sanitation before operations begin.
• Monitor line productivity and employee performance per Foreman’s guidance.
• Attend daily supervisor meetings and provide operational input.
• Administer performance actions per policy and union requirements.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Beef processing knowledge

Bilingual (preferred)

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen, SD is seeking an Experienced Fabrication Supervisor to lead line operations, ensure product quality and yield, and manage hourly staff on the day shift.

You will maintain safety and sanitation, complete pre-operational paperwork, and participate in daily and monthly meetings while upholding union guidelines.

The role requires 1–2 years in a packing-house/beef processing environment and strong leadership, communication, and bilingual abilities if available.