What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Superintendent position at Barrett Petfood?
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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.
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Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Plant Superintendent and take your career to the next level in our vibrant manufacturing environment in Little Falls, MN. This onsite role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team, drive innovation in production processes, and ensure the highest safety standards are met. You'll play a pivotal role in problem-solving and enhancing our customer-centric approach while fostering a fun and high-performance culture.
With a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $110,000, you will be rewarded for your expertise and commitment. This position not only allows you to make a significant impact on our operations but also gives you the chance to grow professionally within a company that values integrity and excellence. Your schedule will be Mon - Fri 7pm - 330am.
Are you a good fit for this Plant Superintendent job?
To excel as a Full-Time Plant Superintendent at Barrett Petfood, candidates must possess a robust set of skills and experiences that align with our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are crucial, alongside proven time management abilities to meet strict deadlines. A strong analytical mindset paired with problem-solving expertise is essential for addressing the challenges that arise daily. Prospective applicants should have over five years of supervisory experience, demonstrating effective leadership within a manufacturing or food/industrial production setting, ideally involving extrusion or continuous-process operations.
The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control is vital. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, along with a forklift certification, rounds out the necessary qualifications for success in this role.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for daily plant operations, work direction, and issue resolution.
- Lead, coach, and support Production and Packaging Supervisors; provide regular feedback and performance guidance.
- Coordinate operations across shifts and departments to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
- Monitor production processes and product quality; ensure all customer specifications and QA standards are met.
- Act as a process expert-supporting operators, troubleshooting issues, and correcting inefficiencies.
- Promote and enforce safety compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and manufacturing best practices.
- Support onboarding, training, and development of supervisors and operators; play a key role in trainee programs.
- Work closely with maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance programs are followed and equipment issues are addressed proactively.
- Oversee operation and setup of extrusion and auxiliary equipment as needed; maintain accurate setup records.
- Monitor shrink and material usage to ensure losses remain within acceptable standards.
- Assist with inventory control in production and packaging areas, ensuring FIFO and just‑in‑time practices are followed.
- Report operational performance, issues, and improvement opportunities to the Plant Manager.
- Collaborate with leadership on long‑term capacity planning, equipment needs, and policy improvements.
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We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!
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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
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You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt
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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 : $95,000 - $110,000