Job Title: 1st Shift Production Supervisor
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
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.