Feed Operations Lead - Utica, NE

PURPOSE

As a Feed Operations Lead at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for learning how to manage sales, inventory, equipment and facilities at the feed locations through experience and training at each of the feed manufacturing locations. This is intended to be a developmental position to ready individuals for higher levels of responsibility for the feed division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn to oversee finances for feed locations.
• Learn to supervise the day-to-day operations of the feed mills and delivery trucks.
• Learn to manage employees at the locations.
• Learn how to interview, hire and train employees.
• Learn to plan, assign and direct work of employees.
• Learn to complete performance appraisals, reward employees, discipline     employees, address complaints and resolve employee problems. 
• Learn to maintain fiscal responsibility for the location through margins, volumes, asset allocation, and expense control and inventory maintenance.
• Learn to oversee the physical assets of the locations.
• Learn to oversee accounting functions at the locations.
• Learn to oversee Cap Ex projects and budgeting.
• Learn to oversee repairs at feed mills.
• Monitor the quality of feed and grain products and follows approved ordering procedures.
• Comply with FSMA and HACCP requirements.
• Be familiar with all Feed software.
• Regulate the inventory at the locations.
• Manage the customer base through excellent customer service and customer relations.
• Market the location’s products and services with knowledge of these products and services.      
• Interact with management at other locations to maximize the feed and grain product assets.
• Keep Supervisor/Ingredient Purchaser apprised of inventory levels.
• Comply with current Central Valley Ag credit policies.
• Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Directly supervises 4 to 6 employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with division heads.  Focus on highly engaged workforce with great communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 2-year degree in a related degree and or 3 to 5 years’ experience.
• Have knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA compliance.
• Recommend Class A CDL.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.   
• Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority.  Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone. 
• We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
• Has the ability to identify and handle conflicts sensibly, fairly and efficiently.
• Encourages employees to acquire new or advanced skills, knowledge and viewpoints by encouraging learning and training. 
• Takes charge of situations and directs others to get projects finished. Is respected and has the respect of those they are to lead.
• Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish goals within the defined timetable. 
• Takes responsibility for the way money and resources are used and managed.
• We believe in a culture of constant improvement.
• Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities. 
• Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
• Strong competencies in computer applications including Microsoft products.

Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.

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Updated:   March 2022