What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Express Employment Professionals - Rochester, MN?
Production Supervisor - SE Minnesota
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed (more frequent in spring/summer months)
This is a salaried role; however, Supervisors are eligible for 1.4x salaried overtime for Saturday shifts (no comp days, unlike managers).
This position oversees the Grinding department with 50 direct reports, and manages two strong Leads who support daily operations and help coordinate rotations alongside the Production Manager (to whom this role reports).
Key Callouts:
- Proven ability to lead large, frontline teams (40–60 employees) in a production environment
- Strong hands-on leadership style; comfortable spending the majority of time on the production floor
- Experience managing a diverse workforce, including varying backgrounds, communication styles, and levels of experience
- Demonstrated ability to drive productivity, meet production targets, and manage throughput in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing performance, holding employees accountable, and addressing attendance and behavior issues
- Ability to balance production demands with safety and quality standards
- Experience working in food manufacturing or other regulated production environments strongly preferred (USDA/SQF a plus, not required)
- Comfortable working in cold/raw production environments and physically active roles
Targeted Comp:
$65,000 – $80,000 base salary target annual bonus based on performance
- Eligible for 1.4x salaried overtime for Saturday shifts (no comp days)
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
For more information about this career opportunity, contact Brad Trahan, Professional Search Recruiter, Express Employment Professionals, brad.trahan@expresspros.com or direct office 507-280-2617
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000