Freeze-Dry Production Leader & Quality Coach

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in our Nebraska facility. You will direct a team, monitor safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced pet food production environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. Prior experience in pet food is preferred, with a focus on coaching and budget awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in pet food or food production preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor large teams.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and maintain daily operations within the assigned area using production scheduling tools.
• Ensure direct reports follow policies on employee and food safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor production outcomes, quantity and quality to meet specs.
• Oversee quality standards and address deviations as they arise.
• Perform audits for quality and safety and share results with the team.
• Ensure work instructions and procedures are followed.
• Develop, supervise and coach direct reports including company values.
• Understand production budget and collaborate on the area’s budget with others.
• Know production line standard rate and interpret KPIs for management.
• Know yield performance and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Prioritization

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in our Nebraska facility. You will direct a team, monitor safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced pet food production environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. Prior experience in pet food is preferred, with a focus on coaching and budget awareness.