Production Leader - Growth, Safety & Excellence

JB; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Company paid life insurance & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company contribution

Gainsharing incentive program

Associate assistance program

Job summary

The J&B Group in Saint Michael, MN is seeking an experienced production leader to manage and develop a high‑performing team on 1st shift in a full‑time role. You will drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while coordinating labor, equipment, and processes to meet customer demand.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing or meat processing, strong English communication, and proficiency in advanced MS Office; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or food production.
• Proven experience leading and developing supervisors and production associates.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in English; bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Product skills in PPTX, Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the production team while fostering a culture of Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate associates, build engagement, and create a positive work environment
• Possess a solid background in SQF, HAACP, GMPs, and food safety programs
• Preferred experience in meat processing operations, including primal and ground products
• Apply extensive knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, and production workflows
• Effectively allocate labor, equipment, and resources to meet production goals and customer demand
• Coordinate workforce activities to maximize productivity, efficiency, and operational performance
• Optimize people, processes, and resources to achieve production, quality, cost, and service objectives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, workplace safety, quality, and regulatory laws
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, yield, productivity, downtime, and labor efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and increasing operational effectiveness
• Develop, coach, and hold supervisors and team members accountable for performance and results
• Conduct associate performance evaluations and support training and development
• Analyze production data and identify root causes of operational issues
• Drive associate engagement through effective communication, recognition, and team development
• Ensure proper staffing levels and support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Demonstrate sound decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills

Leadership

Supervisors development

Time management

English communication

Spanish a plus

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Meat processing experience 10+ yrs

Tools

INFOR

M3

ERP

Red Prairie

WHS Management

Visio

Job description

The J&B Group in Saint Michael, MN is seeking an experienced production leader to manage and develop a high‑performing team on 1st shift in a full‑time role. You will drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while coordinating labor, equipment, and processes to meet customer demand.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing or meat processing, strong English communication, and proficiency in advanced MS Office; Spanish is a plus.