LF Packaging Supervisor

Barrett Petfood; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical

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

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Little Falls, Minnesota is seeking a Full-Time Packaging Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in onsite packaging operations. You will promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement while delivering exceptional product outcomes for pets and their owners.

Your role will involve overseeing daily packaging activities, driving efficiency, and collaborating with other departments to meet production goals and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Check machine centerlines to confirm machines are operating at their best and 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

Job description

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.

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Packaging Supervisor in Little Falls, Minnesota, and lead a dynamic team dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction. In this onsite role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in the manufacturing process, empowering you to solve real-time challenges and enhance product delivery. With an attractive pay range of $29.50 - $31.50 per hour, your expertise will not only be recognized but rewarded. You’ll thrive in our fun, customer-focused environment while making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you’re passionate about fostering a high-performance culture and driving safety and integrity in packaging operations, we encourage you to apply and be part of something truly impactful.

As a Packaging Supervisor at Barrett Petfood, you’ll oversee daily operations within the packaging department, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently. You will lead a dedicated team, facilitating training and fostering collaboration to meet production goals. You'll be expected to monitor quality control, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions that align with our commitment to safety and innovation.

Day To Day 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

Physical 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.

Your typical schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 6AM - 230PM, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while driving high-performance outcomes. Daily tasks will include conducting team meetings, reviewing packaging reports, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with company standards. You’ll also engage directly with other departments to ensure customer-centricity remains at the forefront of our packaging processes.

To thrive as a Packaging Supervisor at Barrett Petfood, you'll need a blend of leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong leadership abilities are essential for guiding and motivating your team, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages high performance. Effective problem-solving skills will enable you to tackle challenges and implement innovative solutions promptly. Excellent communication skills are crucial for interfacing with team members and coordinating efforts across various departments to ensure customer satisfaction. You should also possess a keen attention to detail, which is vital for maintaining quality standards in packaging and production processes.

Additionally, organizational skills will help you manage daily operations efficiently while juggling multiple priorities. A proactive approach and a commitment to safety and integrity will enhance your ability to succeed in this fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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 consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources such as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain information about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle records, education or employment history or other background checks. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present 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.

Salary: $29.50 - $31.50 per hour