Mill Supervisor BRD
About The Position
Barrett Petfood is hiring an onsite Mill Supervisor in Brainerd, Minnesota, to lead a team and oversee milling operations. The role focuses on meeting production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards, troubleshooting operational issues, supporting inventory and reconciliation, and coordinating with other departments. The Mill Supervisor also develops and motivates mill personnel, supports training, and manages attendance and time-off requests. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Initial training is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position pays $32.00 to $35.50 per hour. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with varying conditions, including potentially hot, cold, wet, humid, or noisy areas.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use software and tools involved in manufacturing processes.
- Customer-centric attitude.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, and kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas.
- Ability to maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces.
Nice To Haves
- CDL, or at least one year of related driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Verify that safety and quality standards are followed and met.
- Oversee the milling process and ensure weekly production goals are achieved.
- Understand all mill positions and assist with milling operations as needed.
- Independently lead projects and delegate tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain organization of the trailer lot where bulk ingredients are stored.
- Ensure trailer inspections and damage records are completed.
- Communicate schedule adjustments to the Mill Coordinator, equipment malfunctions to Maintenance, and relevant issues to Quality.
- Assist with mill inventory and reconciliation.
- Support new-hire training and the continued development of mill personnel.
- Use interpersonal skills to support and motivate the mill team.
- Resolve conflicts and deliver disciplinary action when necessary.
- Complete attendance records and manage mill time-off requests.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Seven paid holidays
- Employee discounts
- Complimentary pet food
- Company-sponsored events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
