Weekend Production Supervisor

Barrett Petfood is a family owned and operated premium pet food manufacturer. We are currently hiring a Weekend Production Supervisor.  This position will be responsible for overseeing pet food production and maintaining efficiency and quality in a co-manufacturing setting.  

Responsibilities:  

• 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 
• Develops and implements procedures and strategies to ensure a safe work environment 
• Continuously looks for process improvement and best practices 
• Ensures operator PMs are completed per shift 
• Working with maintenance to identify and correct any issues in a timely manner 
• Collaborates and communicates with all department leadership ensuring success 
• Organizes, trains, directs, and oversee the production team 
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations 
• Provides guidance to team members to address immediate staff issues 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• General understanding of machine operations and pneumatics  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Must have 3-5 years supervisory experience and proven leadership skills 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment 
• Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.   

Hours:  

• Day: 6am – 6:30pm Saturday & Sunday with 1 weekday shift  
• Overnight: 6pm – 6:30am Saturday & Sunday with 1 weeknight shift  

Pay:

• Dependent on qualifications & experience  

Benefits: 

• Company Paid Medical 
• Affordable Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Parental Leave
• Free Pet Food 
• Opportunities for Advancement!