Plant Superintendent - GPAC : Job Details

Job DescriptionGpac is currently working with a food manufacturer in southern Minnesota who is seeking an experienced Plant Superintendent. This person is going to be responsible for overseeing the Smoked meat division of their processing facility, ensuring production efficiency, quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance. This is going to be a start-up environment so looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with a strong background in food production and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years in Plant Leadership as a Production Supervisor or Superintendent

• Need to have experience with high-volume pork processing, smoked meats

• Plant start-up/experience within a growth environment highly preferred!

• Knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and OSHA regulations.

• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills Responsibilities:

• Work closely with full operation management team which includes maintenance, QA, warehouse, sanitation, finance, and human resources

• Ensure company standards are achieved with an emphasis on continuous improvement, providing support, structure, and training for employees

• Analyze production performance

• Ensure operating equipment are running smoothly and effectively

• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures

• Maintain workflow by monitoring and developing processing instructions, observing control points and equipment, monitoring staff

• Execute product manufacturing goals by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems and reporting results of the processing flow Targeting $85k - $90k base Relocation assistance considered for candidates outside the area!Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a great company? If this position sounds like a fit, APPLY TODAY! You can also apply directly by emailing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.