Production Supervisor

Empire Livestock LLC.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – wepromot

Employee referral program

Job summary

Kemps in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role drives production performance, safety, quality, and team development.

You will monitor pasteurizing and related processes, ensure SQF Level 3 compliance, schedule and train staff, and continuously improve operations while maintaining labor discipline and equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience, preferably in the dairy or food & beverage industry.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pasteurizing, separating, cooling or freezing, filling, mixing, clean‑up, standardizing, and storing operations to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met.
• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Examine the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized. Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.
• Understands and fulfills the requirements of the SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality. Manages policies, procedures, and programs related to operations. Foster continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3 certification.
• Supervise the production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
• Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science / Dairy Science / Business Administration or related field

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift operations in our fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Minneapolis, MN. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, promoting a culture of safety and quality, and developing high‑performing teams. Join a company committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while building your leadership career with Kemps.

Shift: 2nd Shift 4:30 pm - 3:00 am

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the pasteurizing, separating, cooling or freezing, filling, mixing, clean‑up, standardizing, and storing operations to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met.
• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Examine the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized. Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.
• Understands and fulfills the requirements of the SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality. Manages policies, procedures, and programs related to operations. Foster continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3 certification.
• Supervise the production scheduling, staffing, and material readiness to meet customer demand.
• Coach, train, and develop team members while fostering employee engagement and accountability.
• Manage employee performance, timekeeping, corrective actions, and labor relations matters as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience, preferably in the dairy or food & beverage industry.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and a commitment to driving process efficiency, productivity, and quality improvements.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies quickly.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1 st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000/year

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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