Production Supervisor

Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.

Production Supervisor

(Exempt)

Company Overview :

Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.

The Shift Supervisor will work out of our Brownwood, TX facility and report to the Operations Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to :

Due to the scope and needs of manufacturing operations, this position is an onsite-based position and is not eligible for remote work.

The Shift Supervisor will work out of our Brownwood, TX facility and report to the Operations Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Oversee day to day activities of the manufacturing facility to ensure safety and operational performance to delivered daily
• Manage staff and equipment to schedules (including timecard approval), reduce / eliminate downtime, and train employees appropriately per position
• Oversee batching : ensure schedule is batched as required, train new employees as required in batching
• Analyze and solve work and equipment problems alerting maintenance as required
• Oversight of the extrusion, grinding and packaging operators
• Inventory management & upkeep; coordinate to meet timing and expectations of inventory to the floor
• Develop & improve processes, standard operating procedures, and training materials to meet specifications, ensure quality and meet attainment to schedule
• Drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives, including cleaning all floor areas
• Escalate and coordinate with teams when needed to resolve issues and maintain floor output
• Ensure everything is being maintained and documented properly through the entire process according to HAACP requirements and company standards
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

BENEFITS

Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Candidates must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening. All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.