Production Supervisor

About the role

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Production Supervisor in Brainerd, Minnesota, leading a dynamic team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations, ensuring that process efficiency and safety standards are met.
• Lead your 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 to ensure 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 and manage time‑off requests.
• Perform sanitation as needed.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Ability to safely climb and descend stairs and ladders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities to motivate and manage the team effectively, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying expectations clearly and addressing concerns promptly.
• Problem‑solving abilities to quickly identify challenges and implement innovative solutions to enhance production processes.
• Keen eye for detail vital for ensuring product quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Organizational skills to manage schedules and workflow efficiently.
• Adaptability to respond to changing demands and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Ability to track and manage inventory efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (company paid)
• 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
• Fun, company‑sponsored events

Pay

Competitive pay range of $29.50 – $31.50 per hour, plus a $3.00/hr shift differential for the night shift.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM (onsite).