Production Supervisor - Brainerd 3RD

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Barrett Petfood family as a Full-Time Production Supervisor in Brainerd, Minnesota. This onsite role involves leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a competitive pay range of $29.50 - $31.00 per hour, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while fostering a culture of innovation and safety. Embrace the fun and fulfilling atmosphere that Barrett Petfood promotes, where problem-solving and integrity are at the core of our mission. Take the next step in your career and become a vital part of a company that prioritizes growth and success in pet nutrition!

Requirements

Strong leadership capabilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
A keen eye for detail.
Organizational skills.
Adaptability.

Responsibilities

Oversee production operations, ensuring that process efficiency and safety standards are met.
Lead the team in problem-solving and actively engage with staff to provide training and support, fostering a high-performance culture.
Coordinate production schedules.
Monitor quality assurance.
Troubleshoot 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.
Monitor and manage shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards.
Identify and correct problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills.
Ensure tests and evaluations of products and processes are being executed by the production team in coordination with Quality Assurance.
Ensure compliance with Barrett's GMP and safety guidelines.
Track and manage inventory efficiently.
Report to the Production Manager and Site Manager to collect, evaluate, analyze, and assess operations.
Continuously look for process improvement and best practices.
Ensure operator PMs are completed per shift.
Work with the Maintenance Department to identify and correct any issues in a timely manner.
Collaborate and communicate with all department leadership ensuring success.
Organize, train, direct, and oversee the production team.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Provide guidance to team members to address immediate staff issues.
Complete attendance records & manage time off requests.
Perform sanitation as needed.