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Branding Iron Holdings
51-200 employees
Holding company for meat processing firms
No salary listed
Rochester, MN, USA
In Person
On-site role at Rochester, MN; occasional ~10% travel to MN/IL plants; relocation stipend available.
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- You have gained 8-10+ years of progressive plant operations and/or direct plant management experience, including a minimum of 5+ years oversight for a team of people leaders.
- SERVE AS A GROWTH-CENTRIC PLANT LEADER – Serve as a senior member of BIH’s operations team, identifying and implementing process improvement and change management initiatives to support BIH’s strategic goals. Streamline operational strategies and lean initiatives with plant leadership across locations. Model and exemplify core values with integrity and ethics to ensure a positive workforce culture.
- EMPOWER A HIGH-PERFORMING PRODUCTION TEAM – Provide inspirational leadership for a team of people leaders, including day-to-day oversight for safety, production, quality, sanitation, maintenance and warehouse management. Ensure right people are in right seats, partnering closely with HR to proactively attract, engage, and retain a high performing workforce. Communicate roadmap for growth with meaningful KPI’s.
- ENERGIZE & TRANSFORM OPERATIONAL PRACTICES – Identify and implement action plans for plant and warehouse improvements. Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to safety standards and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Support the development of next-level policies and programs to achieve best-in-class quality and safety programs. Promote optimal functioning and longevity of equipment through proactive management of physical assets.
- LEAD LEAN & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES – Introduce lean and continuous improvement to drive a healthy culture of accountability, collaboration and ownership. Lead initiatives aimed at waste reduction, process optimization, and cost savings. Track impact on operational efficiency. Utilize a data-driven approach to corrective action planning and root cause. Identify and implement best SOPs and empower team to drive innovation. Partner with sister plants to streamline best practices across sites.
- MBA or advanced degree and/or relevant certifications a plus.
- Prior experience as Plant Manager or Operations Director in a small-to-mid-sized facility or Operations Manager in a large-sized processing site is desired.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Kingswood promotes Andy Touchette to CEO and appoints John Niemann as Chairman.
- Platinum Equity financing supports long-term growth in protein manufacturing.
- Kingswood's food experience expands capabilities across customer channels.
What critics are saying
- Kingswood implements cost-cutting layoffs and facility closures within 12-24 months.
- Platinum's high-interest debt triggers covenant breaches and asset sales in 18-36 months.
- Tyson Foods captures market share with scaled private label ground beef in 6-12 months.
What makes Branding Iron Holdings unique
- Branding Iron specializes in frozen and refrigerated ground meats since 1960.
- Manufactures diverse proteins including beef patties, pork, and breaded items.
- Serves foodservice, retail, and chain restaurants from three Minnesota and Illinois facilities.
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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
Company News
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