Production Supervisor

Benefits

Medical insurance 100% on us! Great careers start with great benefits! Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full‑Time Production Supervisor in Brainerd, Minnesota, and experience the excitement of leading a dynamic team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. With a competitive pay range of $27.00 - $30.00 per hour, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while fostering a culture of innovation and safety. As an onsite role, you'll engage directly with your team, driving high performance and ensuring customer‑centric solutions.

Embrace the fun and fulfilling atmosphere that Barrett Petfood promotes, where problem‑solving and integrity are at the core of our mission.

As a new Production Supervisor at Barrett Petfood, you’ll step into a role that requires hands‑on leadership and dedication. Each day, you can expect to oversee production operations, ensuring that process efficiency and safety standards are met. You’ll lead your team in problem‑solving and will actively engage with staff to provide training and support, fostering a high‑performance culture.

Your typical schedule will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with the potential for additional hours as needed to meet production demands. Daily tasks will include coordinating production schedules, monitoring quality assurance, and troubleshooting any issues that arise on the floor.

• Help assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment (pumps, micro‑motions, dry coating applicator, tanks, agitators, etc.) of one extrusion system
• Monitors and manages shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards
• Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills
• Ensures tests and evaluations of products and processes are being executed by production team in coordination with Quality Assurance
• Ensures compliance with Barrett's GMP and safety guidelines
• Ability to track and manage inventory efficiently
• Reports to the Production Manager and Site Manager to collect, evaluate, analyze, and assess operation
• Continuously looks for process improvement and best practices
• Ensures operator PMs are completed per shift
• Work with Maintenance Department to identify and correct any issues in a timely manner
• Collaborates and communicates with all department leadership ensuring success
• Organizes, trains, directs, and oversees the production team
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Provides guidance to team members to address immediate staff issues
• Complete attendance records & manage time off requests
• Sanitation as needed

Get ready to embrace a dynamic environment where your contributions directly affect customer satisfaction and product quality.

To thrive as a Production Supervisor at Barrett Petfood, several key skills are essential for success. Strong leadership capabilities will empower you to motivate and manage your team effectively, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Excellent communication skills are crucial for conveying expectations clearly and addressing any concerns promptly. Problem‑solving abilities will enable you to quickly identify challenges and implement innovative solutions to enhance production processes.

A keen eye for detail is vital for ensuring product quality and adherence to safety standards. Additionally, organizational skills will help you manage schedules and workflow efficiently. Adaptability is also important, as you’ll need to respond to changing demands and facilitate continuous improvement. With these skills in hand, you will contribute to a productive and customer‑focused work environment.

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting…