Feed Mill Superintendent

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for supervising employees and daily operations in feed mill. Responsible for training employees, scheduling feed mill activities, ordering ingredients and supplies, conducting housekeeping audits, scheduling preventive maintenance and conducting safety meetings. Also responsible for compliance with all company policies, FSMA regulations, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations, and reviewing daily production activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Select, supervise and train employees ensuring career progression.

• Provide safety training.

• Schedule feed mill activities, including feed manufacturing and shipments.

• Monitor receiving and production activities to meet GMPs.

• Ensure timely receipt of raw materials.

• Coordinate feed production output and quality.

• Review daily production reports.

• Perform regular housekeeping audits.

• Order ingredients and supplies.

• Schedule preventative maintenance and document maintenance activities.

• Operate and repair manufacturing equipment.

• Comply with all company, FSMA regulations, and local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Perform all activities required to complete the daily feed mill checklist.

• Build and maintain effective employee and grower relationships.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding feed mill equipment, operations, and environmental issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervision of 12 - 45 salaried and hourly employees.

• This is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Delegation, Conflict Management, Planning, Sizing-Up People and Customer Focus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years' progressive feed manufacturing.
• 1 year relevant supervisory experience within similar environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science, Biology or related field from an accredited institution.

• Finance, Accounting, Business or related coursework from an accredited institution.

• 3+ years' progressive feed manufacturing experience.

• Experience in automated feed processing and related equipment.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of feed manufacturing equipment operation and maintenance.

• Knowledge of food and feed industry regulatory requirements.

• Poultry science knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate people.

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of math functions and skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial terms and reporting.

• Practical computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office programs.

• Ability to manage purchases and inventory.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail.

• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and equipment malfunctions.

• Conduct root cause analysis for preventative maintenance.

• Basic reasoning and critical thinking skills.

• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.

• Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.

• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and safety requirements.

• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SD's).

• Comply with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and training certifications on relevant safety topics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend.

• Frequently climb stairs and 50+ foot ladders.

• Occasionally lift 50 - 100 lbs.

• Occasionally enter confined spaces.

• Frequently subject to dusty, hot environments.

• Frequently work in loud environment requiring ear protection.

• Ability to operate a pallet jack with 2,000+ lbs. of material.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.