FEED MILL SUPERVISOR

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $72,200, depending on experience and qualifications.

Summary

Under the oversight of the Operations Manager, will be responsible for organizing and directing the day-to-day function of the Mill department by planning and delegating the completion of all assigned tasks. Will also be responsible for overseeing manufacturing quality feed in a safe manner that will optimize efficiency, routine maintenance repairs, repair/improvement projects, general housekeeping, and directing the work activities of the Mill Techs.

Key Responsibilities:

Feed Quality/Safety

• Perform all functions of the position with strict adherence to the feed safety program including GMPs, and regulatory protocols. 

• Ensure the feed safety program review training program is completed each month as assigned. 

• Ensure that products and materials are handled and stored in such a way as to prevent damage or product contamination.  

• Maintain compliance with the personnel and process hygiene requirements. 

• Inform Operations Manager and Quality
  Assurance Manager if any repairs, maintenance or other work poses a potential threat to feed safety. 

Daily Operations 

• Communicate with Production manager and Pullet manager to coordinate feed deliveries.
• Takes ownership of the day to day operations of the Mill department. 

• Respond to ongoing challenges by recommending improvements in line with priority and budgetary constraints. 

• Identifies areas of operational conflicts with departmental procedures and suggests alternative solutions. 

• Produces and submits reports as requested by the Operations Manager

Personnel Management & Development 

• Determine employee schedules, task sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of work, and skill of personnel. 

• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules. 
• Attend weekly departmental meetings to provide progress reports for the milling department, which includes issues with personnel, equipment, safety, and key point indicators.  
• Review all open action lists, ensuring all target dates are met. 

Batching 

• Oversee and create if needed daily feed orders to optimize efficiency.  

• Oversee the manufacture of complete poultry feed using computerized batching system.  

• Oversee the receiving of ingredients and accurate records of each load and lot number.  

• Oversee the tracking of ingredients used in each feed order by reviewing lot and load numbers.  

• Maintain samples of feed and ingredients and submit as required by testing schedule.  

• Write and maintain standard operating procedures by providing accurate feedback of the effectiveness of SOP’s. 

• Must comply with company and regulatory feed safety requirements. 

Maintenance Operations 

• Take the lead in maintaining a safe milling environment, following safety procedures and assisting in the training of other stakeholders.  Examples: LOTO, confined space entry, SDS, fall protection and PPE. 

• Maintain and implement a preventative maintenance program for mill equipment and related feed delivery system. 

• Schedule any downtime for repairs and maintenance. 

• Oversee the completion of good housekeeping and cleanliness of all areas of the mill. 

• Organize and initiate improvement projects of mill equipment and building.  
• Work with trucking supervisor to ensure tractors and trailers are properly maintained and meet DOT requirements.

Purchasing and Inventory 

• Ensure all data is entered in the daily tracking of ingredient inventories at the end of each day. 

• Report possible conflicts with predicted ingredient usage with upcoming ingredient deliveries.  

• Enter data into corn position report and settlement sheets as required by the State of Iowa. 

• Maintain adequate levels of safety supplies by submitting purchase orders to Operations Manager

• Maintain adequate levels of materials, parts, equipment and tools by submitting purchase orders to the Operations Manager

Animal Welfare 

• Ensures animal health and welfare by daily monitoring mill operations 

• Assures flocks have proper supply of safe, quality feed. 

Marginal Functions: 

• Maintain grounds around Mill and other department facilities as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed. 

• Perform duties of safety committee member when required. 

Qualifications: 

Education 

• High School Diploma required. 

• Post high school education in agriculture related field preferred  

Certifications 

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Preferred) Or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire

• Must have or the ability to obtain a DOT health certificate.(Preferred) 

Experience  

• 2 years verifiable experience in a Milling environment preferred. 

• Experience trouble-shooting electrical motors, motor controls, and material handling equipment is a must. 

• Experience in operating and maintaining tractor/trailer semi preferred. 
• Experience operating forklift, skid steer, wheel loader, and farm tractors is preferred.

• Experience in supervising people preferred. 

• Welding experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Good communication skills with a teamwork attitude are essential. 

• Good organizational skills are essential. 

• Computer skills in MS Word and Excel and Access a plus. 

• Must be a self-starter. 

• Must be able to handle many tasks at the same time. 

• Must have the ability to relate to and communicate accurately with people such as suppliers, truck drivers, farmers and brokers. 

• Must have the ability to lead others. 

• Must be able to prioritize tasks. 

• Welding skills preferred. 

• Must have a basic understanding of electrical motors, motor controls, and material handling equipment. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift, carry and walk-up steps carrying up to 60 pounds. 

• Ability to lift 100 pounds to waist height 

• Must have the ability to climb ladders and work in high places up to 130 ft. 

• Must be able to spend entire day on feet walking, standing, or climbing. 

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors. 

• Work with protective equipment (Masks for dust and harness for climbing) 

• Ability to work in a confined space 

• Ability to work in dusty environment and around feed stuff. 

Working Conditions 

• The environment will be dusty at times and work may be conducted inside and out. 

• Must dress for seasonal weather conditions, etc. 

• The work schedule will include some weekends and holidays with all feed manufacturing requirements met on a daily basis without fail. 

Salary : $60,000 - $72,200