Packaging Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer
Overview
MEDICAL INSURANCE 100% ON US! Great careers start with great benefits!
MEDICAL INSURANCE 100% ON US! Great careers start with great benefits! Join 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.
APPLY TODAY! Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Packaging Supervisor in Brainerd, 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 $31.50 - $33.50 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.
Packaging Supervisor at Barrett Petfood —
Brainerd, Minnesota
. This onsite role involves leading a dynamic team focused on quality and customer satisfaction. You ll oversee daily operations within the packaging department, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently, and you will monitor quality control, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions that align with safety and innovation.
- 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
Your typical schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
, 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.
Are you a good fit for this Packaging Supervisor job? 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.
Team Needs You
If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we d love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!
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