Production Supervisor

About the Company

For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings (“BIH”) has been producing high quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail trade industries. With an eye to the future, BIH has put a strong focus on building internal talent and on leveraging unique product lines and national distribution to drive continued growth. Guided by a strong set of core values (Respect, Integrity and Stewardship), reflecting a culture of servant leadership at every level, BIH’s team works hard to foster a culture that embraces and builds meaningful, long-term relationships with both employees and its customer base. 

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily operations across multiple departments within the production facility. This role oversees hourly team members, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently met. The Supervisor will monitor production schedules, manage inventory levels, and adjust staffing as needed to maintain optimal line performance. A key focus will be on identifying opportunities to improve processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall productivity and profitability.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate production department activities to align with overall business objectives and operational plans.

· Assess administrative needs, allocate resources, and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and return on investment.

· Oversee daily production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.

· Collaborate with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Leads to support staffing needs and monitor team performance.

· Recommend, test, and implement new equipment to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

· Maintain oversight of all departments and personnel on-site during assigned shifts.

· Ensure accurate documentation of production data, including yields and new product performance, within the database.

· Prepare and submit operational and performance reports as required.

· Actively participate in the HACCP team to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

· Serve on safety committees and contribute to continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.

· Liaise with Sales, R&D, and Quality teams to support product development, resolve customer complaints, and improve existing products.

· Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment readiness and minimize downtime.

· Work closely with USDA inspectors to maintain compliance with federal regulations.

· Participate in crisis management planning and response activities.

· Lead regular production meetings to communicate updates, changes, and foster team engagement.

· Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

· Serve as an active member of the HAZMAT Team.

· Utilize the ROSS system for production scheduling and planning.