Feed Mill Manager

• →Manage staff through subordinate leaders to ensure all phases of feed mill operations meet quantity and quality of feed needed including the pick-up and delivery of feed to growers is conducted in a timely and professional manner
• →Manage contract trucking operations and railroad grain delivery through the monitoring and efficient execution of negotiated terms and responsibilities, evaluation of service/ performance results and the partnering with trucking operations leader to ensure optimal results
• →Oversee ingredient/ raw material purchases ensuring proper quality and availability for production requirements
• →Compile and prepare relevant reports (i.e. analyzing production, feed costs, etc.) providing performance reports to senior leadership
• →Develop and administer the capital budget and expenditures while remaining compliant with Company policies and practices
• →Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• →Monitor transportation equipment performance and maintenance to ensure optimal mechanical performance; ensure preventative maintenance is completed as scheduled and documented in a timely manner
• →Ensure proper accounting and control of feed, drugs and ingredients
• →Select mentor, coach and train/ cross-train subordinate employees both directly and indirectly, encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• →Follow and promote all safety initiatives, ensuring training is completed on time and as required, helping to maintain a zero-accident culture
• →Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

• →This role is a Leader of Leaders role with required competencies: Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills.

• Associate’s degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science or other relevant field from an accredited institution, bachelors’ degree preferred
  • Combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree

• Minimum five (5) years’ progressive experience in a feed mill environment; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated minimum two (2) years leadership experience including conflict resolution, the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively, knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding food manufacture
• Intermediate computer (e.g. Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and math skills
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization; multi-lingual a plus
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
• Read and understand Safety Data (SDS) sheets
• Maintain updated knowledge and training/ certification on relevant safety topics
• May be required to enter confined space

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work non-standard shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; occasionally required to lift overhead
• Ability to traverse an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis
• Ability to push/pull up to 2000 lbs utilizing a pallet jack
• Must have the ability to work in high altitudes and elevated areas
• Constantly subject to dusty and hot environments

• May be exposed to loud equipment with noise over 85 decibels requiring hearing protection