Packaging Production Lead — Pet Food & Quality

Golden Careers; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Packaging area and direct a team, ensuring safety, GMP, and quality standards are followed. You will direct daily operations, monitor yield and KPI performance, and coach hourly staff to maintain high productivity and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP systems; pet food production

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Experience working in food production or pet food production is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading and mentoring hourly employees

Responsibilities

• Utilize production scheduling tools to direct and maintain daily operations within assigned area
• Execute routine operations, ensuring policy compliance for employee and food safety
• Monitor production outcomes, quantity and quality to meet specifications
• Oversee quality standards and address deviations as necessary
• Perform audits for quality and safety; share results and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure work instructions and procedures are followed
• Develop, supervise and coach direct reports; reinforce company values
• Understand and manage the production budget for the area; collaborate with others on the overall budget
• Explain KPIs and production line standard rate to management and team

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Packaging area and direct a team, ensuring safety, GMP, and quality standards are followed. You will direct daily operations, monitor yield and KPI performance, and coach hourly staff to maintain high productivity and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP systems; pet food production