Case Ready Manager

gpac; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

gpac in Southern Minnesota is seeking a Case Ready Manager to lead and develop its case-ready operation. You will own the department, build a strong team, and drive production efficiency while ensuring quality and food-safety standards across shifts.

The role demands hands-on supervisory experience in a pork processing setting, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous case-ready experience is required.
• Experience in pork, beef, poultry, or another protein-processing environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production, packaging, quality, and food-safety processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop production employees.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations within the case-ready department
• Build, develop, and lead a strong production team
• Drive production efficiency, quality, safety, and overall department performance
• Monitor production goals, staffing, yields, and operating performance
• Ensure products are produced according to quality and food-safety standards
• Work closely with other departments and plant leadership to maintain smooth production flow
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall department performance
• Train, coach, and hold team members accountable to established expectations
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient production environment

Skills

Case-ready management

Food manufacturing

Leadership

Production supervision

Job description

Case Ready Manager

Location: Southern Minnesota Salary: $75,000–$85,000 + Full Benefits Relocation Assistance Available

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing pork processing company with multiple facilities throughout the Upper Midwest is seeking an experienced Case Ready Manager to lead and develop its case-ready operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced case-ready professional who is ready to take ownership of a department, build a strong team, and play a key role in the continued success and growth of the operation.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations within the case-ready department
• Build, develop, and lead a strong production team
• Drive production efficiency, quality, safety, and overall department performance
• Monitor production goals, staffing, yields, and operating performance
• Ensure products are produced according to quality and food-safety standards
• Work closely with other departments and plant leadership to maintain smooth production flow
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall department performance
• Train, coach, and hold team members accountable to established expectations
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient production environment

  What We're Looking For

  • Previous case-ready experience is required
  • Experience in pork, beef, poultry, or another protein-processing environment
  • Previous supervisory or management experience in a food manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of production, packaging, quality, and food-safety processes
  • Proven ability to lead and develop production employees
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  What You'll Receive

  • $75,000–$85,000 base salary
  • Full benefits package
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a growing department
  • Opportunity to build and develop your own team
  • Stable company with multiple facilities throughout the Upper Midwest
  • Strong opportunity for career growth and advancement