Assistant Mill Manager

Barrett Petfood; Long Lake Township (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

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

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Mill Manager to lead daily mill operations, coordinate supervisors and team members, and support production goals. This role emphasizes safety, training, and efficient workflow under the Mill Manager with a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life insurance, HSA, PTO, holidays, and employee discounts, with a salary range of $65,000 to

Qualifications

• 2-3 years manufacturing or industrial production experience.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mill equipment, grinding processes, and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mill operations to meet daily production goals and quality standards.
• Coach and develop employees; coordinate staffing and production priorities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Communicate performance and issues to Mill Manager promptly.
• Assist with departmental projects and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership & supervisi

Production planning

Safety compliance

Training & coaching

Tools

Mill equipment knowledge

Job description

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Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

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: Assistant Mill Manager

The Assistant Mill Manager reports directly to the Mill Manager and assists with the daily oversight of mill operations. This position helps coordinate the work of Mill Supervisors and mill employees, as assigned, to support production goals, employee development, equipment reliability, and compliance with company standards.

The Mill Manager has primary responsibility for the overall performance, strategy, and long-term development of the mill department. The Assistant Mill Manager focuses on supporting daily execution, coordinating employees and production activities, resolving operational issues, and maintaining continuity when the Mill Manager is unavailable.

Salary range 65k - 75k yearly

Schedule Mon - Fri 6AM - 230PM

Management Responsibilities

• Supports the Mill Manager in providing leadership, direction, and oversight to Mill Supervisors and the mill team to ensure daily production goals and quality standards are met.
• Assists with training, developing, and evaluating employees by providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to promote employee growth and accountability.
• Helps coordinate staffing, employee assignments, and production priorities across shifts to maintain efficient workflow and consistent operations.
• Reinforces compliance with company policies, SOPs, food safety requirements, and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Communicates production performance, staffing concerns, equipment issues, and operational challenges to the Mill Manager in a timely manner.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and decision-making support to maintain mill operations when the Mill Manager is unavailable.
• Help ensure consistent communication between shifts and departments regarding production needs, process changes, and outstanding operational concerns.
• Supports the Mill Manager in implementing departmental goals, improving employee performance, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing daily mill operations to ensure raw ingredients are ground and processed according to production schedules, product specifications, and established procedures.
• Monitors production activities to ensure ingredients are processed safely, efficiently, and consistently to meet quality standards and downstream manufacturing requirements.
• Provides hands-on operational support and technical guidance to Mill Supervisors and mill employees to address production challenges and maintain product flow.
• Helps identify and resolve inefficiencies involving production processes, raw materials, equipment performance, and employee training.
• Supports mill sanitation activities and ensures housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the department.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to resolve operational concerns and prevent production delays.
• Assists with reviewing production performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Serves as a technical resource for mill operations and helps train new and existing employees on equipment operation, production processes, and safe work practices.
• Supports the Mill Manager with departmental projects, process improvements, and implementation of operational changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support mill operations and overall manufacturing objectives.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of manufacturing or industrial production experience, preferably in milling or food manufacturing.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mill equipment, grinding processes, raw material handling, and production workflows

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.
• Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

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.

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a
consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a
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of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources
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You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt
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and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow
the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as
permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.