Feed Mill Manager

OBJECTIVE:

The Feed Mill Manager will work under the direction of the Ag Services Operations Manager, coordinating the daily operations of the Feed & Grain department by efficiently scheduling deliveries and maintaining department inventory, reporting, bookkeeping, creating records and maintaining pricing as directed. All duties will be performed in a professional manner that will help achieve the Medford Cooperative’s mission and goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet all customers with a friendly attitude and serve our customers in a friendly, efficient manner
• Promote positive culture and ensure effective communication
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Feed & Grain department. Schedule & dispatch daily delivery routes to maximize delivery efficiency and minimize delivery expenses.
• Manage and track both Feed Production and Seed inventory and dispatch deliveries efficiently.
• Manage grain receiving and accounting procedures.
• Assist with Agronomy billing procedures.
• Receive all inbound freight into our receivers and become the first approver in square 9.
• Adjust audited inventory in agvantage after each physical inventory.
• Ensure all employees are trained in safe and efficient use of all Ag Services equipment.
• Manage employee activities and request support as needed in scheduling to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime expenses.
• Conduct safety meetings with the Ag Services Team. Review and file notes and checklists.
• Establish check lists & maintain standard operating procedures for operations and safety.
• Proactively identify problems that may negatively impact the Customer’s experience. Take ownership and effectively respond in a timely manner to Customer issues/problems when he/she becomes aware of them. Mentor team to respond appropriately to customers and team mates with a lead by example approach. Elevate difficult scenarios.
• Maintain Ag Services division fleet by coordinating the preventative maintenance of vehicles, repairs and inspections to ensure safe operation and DOT compliance.
• Share ideas to market our mill and build sales with new products and programs
• Assist in coordinating training and licensing as needed
• Conduct all necessary daily reports and bookwork needed for mill operations.
• Provide front desk training to candidate in a uniform fashion to gain proficiency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Volume Discounts programming
• Assist in developing Standard pricing model to be maintained with each incoming delivery.
• Provide quotes to customers based upon predetermined margins based upon volume.
• Help implement radio communication throughout the mill to better serve our customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE EQUIREMENT:

• Associate Degree (or related business program preferred) or equivalent experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills in order to handle a diverse customer base and sensitive and confidential situations.
• Must have advanced knowledge of and ability in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to learn and retain product information and complex processes.
• Must have good judgment and the ability to independently make solid decisions.
• Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data, find solutions to problems, and prioritize work.
• Work requires continual high-level attention to detail.
• Feed Mill based position with typical hours of 7:30 am – 5 pm M-F. Available to work extended seasonal hours as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires this candidate to work 40 hour per week in this full-time position.
• Schedule includes seasonal weekends and holidays, flexibility is essential.
• Fast-paced environment working on a computer while standing/ sitting up to 8 hours per day with overtime required as needed.
• Based at the Feed Mill Office where feed dust and a fluctuation of temperature is part of the normal work environment due to the nature of the feed mill business.
• Smoke-free environment that will be indoor and outdoor work and may present a fluctuation in temperatures.
• This role may also require physical movements such as walking on uneven ground, standing, squatting, stooping, and occasional lifting, climbing and stacking of product.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000