Packaging Supervisor

Brainerd, MN
Full Time
packaging
Manager/Supervisor





About Barrett  

Located in the heart of central Minnesota, Barrett Petfood develops super premium pet food diets from emerging brands to market leaders in the industry. Our family-owned, nimble execution and continuous innovation takes pet food manufacturing, packaging and distribution to differentiating levels. With a relationship focus and a family feel, we offer many career opportunities throughout our process.  

Purpose: Packaging Supervisor  

The Packaging Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the packaging department operates smoothly and efficiently by closely monitoring and supporting the packaging team. Leading by example in all areas of Safety, Quality and Performance is a must.  

Attributes 

  • Detail Oriented  
  • Communication 
  • Organization & Time management  
  • Problem solving
  • Computer Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
     
  • Responsibilities:  
  • Check machine centerlines to confirm machines are operating at their best and are producing high quality products consistently 

  • Ensure machine rates are maintained throughout department 

  • Balance line inventory after a packaging job is complete to make sure they are correct in Barrett’s ERP system, Plex 

  • True-up any product over 2,000lb, in Plex, that was not physically consumed  

  • Help with decisions on scheduling and priorities for packaging lines 

  • Organize daily staffing of packaging lines 

  • Schedule & organize packaging team during dry cleans, wet cleans, and down time  

  • Pet food rework scheduling & staffing 

  • Verify labels and lot codes on products 

  • Support packaging leads with decision making 

  • Hold packaging team accountable to performance and quality expectations 

  • Coach, reward, and recognize packaging team  

  • Assigned other duties as needed  

  • 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! 

  • Disclaimer 
  • This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Barrett reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. 
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