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About the job
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, packaging, or related production operations, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and support hourly teams in a production environment.
- Ability to learn and support food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements, including United States Department of Agriculture and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and support consistent production performance.
- Ability to use computer systems, complete production documentation, and apply basic math related to manufacturing.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, leadership, and support teams.
- Ability to work a consistent assigned schedule, with occasional flexibility based on production needs.
- Oversee daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
- Coordinate grinding and packaging department activities in alignment with operational plans and business needs.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, supervisors, and leads to support staffing needs, coaching, and team performance.
- Partner with Quality and other support teams to address product quality, production concerns, and process improvements.
- Support United States Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and other food safety, regulatory, or audit requirements within the department.
- Partner with Maintenance to support equipment readiness, address issues quickly, and minimize downtime.
- Support equipment, process, and workflow improvements to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate documentation of production data, including yields, downtime, and product performance.
- Utilize production planning, scheduling, and reporting software to track progress, communicate updates, and support department goals.
- Lead regular production meetings to communicate updates and priorities, support team engagement, and reinforce expectations.
- Participate in response activities related to production, food safety, or workplace incidents as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by plant leadership.
- Experience in protein, meat processing, ready-to-eat, or high-volume food production environments.
- Familiarity with grinders, forming equipment, packaging equipment, or similar production machinery.
- Experience partnering with Quality or regulatory partners, including United States Department of Agriculture inspectors, in a production environment.
- Experience participating in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points programs, safety committees, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience using production planning, scheduling, inventory, or reporting software.
About the company
Branding Iron Holdings is a family-owned holding company that owns and runs meat manufacturers Holten Meat Inc., Rochester Meat Company, and Huisken Meat Company. How its product works: through these subsidiaries, it produces a range of meat products with a focus on consistent quality and strict quality control, backed by a history of manufacturing since 1960. How it’s different from competitors: it combines multi-brand meat manufacturing under one family-owned umbrella, with a long-standing track record, a customer-centered approach, and a stated emphasis on quality control and product consistency. Its goal: deliver reliable, high-quality meat products to customers while supporting the growth and stability of its subsidiary brands.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sauget, Illinois
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Kingswood and Platinum funded the acquisition, giving Branding Iron fresh capital and support.
- The company expanded under new ownership in 2024, signaling continued investment and growth.
- Existing coast-to-coast capacity and diverse formats support cross-channel sales in 2025.
What critics are saying
- BrucePac's October 2024 Listeria recall hit Branding Iron products and damaged customer trust.
- Private-equity ownership demands faster margins, forcing plant optimization and pricing discipline in 2025.
- A major food-safety incident or customer loss could cripple contracts and threaten the company.
What makes Branding Iron Holdings unique
- Kingswood bought Branding Iron in November 2024 for protein-focused operational improvement.
- Branding Iron sells branded and private-label beef and pork across foodservice, retail, chains.
- It runs three USDA-certified facilities in Sauget, Rochester, and Sauk Rapids.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
9%1 year growth
9%2 year growth
13%Platinum Equity's credit team provided financing for Branding Iron Holdings in connection with Kingswood Capital Management's acquisition of the company. The financing supports Branding Iron's long-term goals. Platinum Equity, experienced in food-related businesses, aims to partner with companies benefiting from their financial and operational resources. Configure Partners advised Branding Iron on the financing.
Kingswood Capital Management, LP (together with its affiliates, “Kingswood”) announced today that it has acquired Branding Iron Holdings (“Branding Ir