Plant Manager

Branding Iron Holding, LLC; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Branding Iron Holdings is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations at our Sauk Rapids facility, including production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, warehouse, and safety. You will report to the COO and champion safety, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision making to support growth.

You will build high‑performing teams, implement lean initiatives, and ensure USDA and regulatory compliance while driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost per unit

Qualifications

• Requires leadership of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience with USDA/regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, and safety.
• Drive cost efficiency, productivity, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Quality systems

Job description

About the Company

For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings (“BIH”) has been producing high quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail trade industries. With an eye to the future, BIH has put a strong focus on building internal talent and on leveraging unique product lines and national distribution to drive continued growth. Guided by a strong set of core values (Respect, Integrity and Stewardship), reflecting a culture of servant leadership at every level, BIH’s team works hard to foster a culture that embraces and builds meaningful, long‑term relationships with both employees and its customer base. Newly acquired by Kingswood Capital Management (“Kingswood”), Branding Iron Holdings (“Branding Iron”) is positioned even more for growth and success!

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings (“BIH”) has been producing high quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail trade industries. With an eye to the future, BIH has put a strong focus on building internal talent and on leveraging unique product lines and national distribution to drive continued growth. Guided by a strong set of core values (Respect, Integrity and Stewardship), reflecting a culture of servant leadership at every level, BIH’s team works hard to foster a culture that embraces and builds meaningful, long‑term relationships with both employees and its customer base. Newly acquired by Kingswood Capital Management (“Kingswood”), Branding Iron Holdings (“Branding Iron”) is positioned even more for growth and success!

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of plant operations at our Sauk Rapids facility, including production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, warehouse, and safety. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role serves as a key member of the operations leadership team and is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high‑performing teams, and executing strategic initiatives that support company growth. The Plant Manager will foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with USDA, food safety, and regulatory requirements. This leader must be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and working alongside the team to solve day‑to‑day operational challenges in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Through strong leadership, lean manufacturing principles, and data‑driven decision making, the Plant Manager will drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall plant performance.

Responsibilities

• SERVE AS A GROWTH‑CENTRIC PLANT LEADER – Serve as a senior member of BIH’s operations team, identifying and implementing process improvement and change management initiatives to support BIH’s strategic goals. Streamline operational strategies