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Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
Job Description
Location: Sauk Rapids, MN
Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 annually
Schedule: 1st shift | Monday–Friday | 5:30am-2:30pm
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a food manufacturing company in Sauk Rapids, MN to hire a 1st Shift Production Supervisor. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee production activities, ensure product quality, and help the team meet daily goals. This position plays a key role in maintaining safety, USDA standards, and continuous operational improvements.
What You’ll Do as a 1st Shift Production Supervisor:
- Oversee daily production to ensure schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
- Coordinate startup, support team performance, and work closely with HR as needed
- Troubleshoot issues and support new product launches
- Monitor sanitation and employee performance across work areas
- Maintain equipment readiness and coordinate preventative maintenance with USDA inspectors
- Lead optimization initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- Participate in safety committees and support improvement initiatives
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What You Need to Bring to the Role:
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (meat manufacturing preferred)
- 2+ years of experience as a production supervisor
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, scheduling, materials handling, and logistics
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Working knowledge of USDA regulations and basic computer skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred
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Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and direct-hire opportunities for stable, long-term careers. As a family-owned company with 45+ years of experience, we’re proud to offer personalized support, strong local recruiting teams, and a commitment to inclusive hiring as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ready to Apply?
Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the 1st Shift Production Supervisor job, contact your local Doherty office at (952) 715-5043.
Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.
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As an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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