BRD Quality Supervisor

Barrett Petfood is hiring a Full Time Quality Supervisor in Brainerd, MN to lead our quality assurance team.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (company paid), 401(k) with company match, life insurance, health savings account, paid time off, seven paid holidays, employee discounts, complimentary pet food, and company-sponsored events.

Salary $55,000 – $65,000 per year, Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

• Lead and support QA Technicians, serving as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and acting as back‑up for QA roles as needed.
• Oversee onboarding and training of QA staff, manage scheduling and time‑keeping approvals, and ensure adequate QA coverage.
• Manage Quality Systems (SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs), SQF standards, internal audits, and quality control programs, including laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Oversee raw material and finished product testing, vendor compliance, batch record review, product release, and investigation of deviations.
• Maintain customer and product specifications, track quality data trends for continuous improvement, coordinate mock recalls, and support process improvements through research and technical quality operations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to continuous improvement across the facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food safety, or a related field, or comparable experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in SQF or other GFSI food programs (required).
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email for reporting and analysis.
• Technical understanding of product inspections and testing methods, including protein, moisture, fat, and microbiological tests.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex information to management, vendors, and suppliers.
• Attention to detail in reviewing documentation and ensuring data accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and objectively with production staff while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement practices.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the factory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all employees. As part of employment, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a consumer reporting agency to assess character, reputation, and any relevant history. These reports may contain information about criminal history, credit, driving records, education or employment history, or other background checks. You have the right to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Authorization will continue throughout employment, allowing future screenings for retention, promotion, or reassignment, unless revoked in writing.