Operational Excellence Leader - Feed Mill

Position Overview: Lead feed mill manufacturing and delivery operations while maintaining top-quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities: (Areas I must achieve specific results to fill this position satisfactorily.)

• Team Leadership and Development: Mentor, motivate, and foster teamwork and accountability within the operations team. Provide regular feedback and support to promote individual and team growth.
• Feed Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee the entire feed manufacturing process from raw materials to finished product, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Grain Inventory Management: Procure, manage, and control grain inventory to meet production demands and maintain strong, cost-effective relationships with suppliers.
• Feed Delivery Coordination: Schedule and oversee efficient feed delivery, optimizing routes and minimizing transportation costs.
• Safety and Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols throughout all operations. Maintain complete and accurate documentation to ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Facility Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient facility, both inside and outside the mill, adhering to all safety and sanitation standards.

Performance Standards: (This job will be done when…)

· Team Harmony & Development: The team collaborates effectively, with each member understanding their role and contributions. Quarterly employee reviews are conducted, providing feedback and direction for growth.

· Timely Feed Production: Feed is manufactured, and orders are completed and ready at least 3 hours before the truck arrives. The feed mixer operates smoothly, with no surprises or last-minute changes.

· Sales Coordination: Sales team understands production capacity and schedules sales accordingly to align with operational capabilities.

· Supplier Relationships: Supplier relationships are positive due to proactive planning, avoiding surprises.

· Accurate Delivery: Feed orders are accurately picked and prepared before drivers arrive, ensuring efficient loading and delivery. Truck routes maximize mileage and efficiency within the community.

· Safety Compliance: Operations adhere to industry safety standards. Staff are trained, with documentation confirming completed training.

· Equipment Maintenance: Equipment is regularly maintained, and maintenance records are kept up-to-date and easily accessible.

· Facility Organization: The mill, main aisle, back aisle, and the exterior west and south sides are daily cleaned and organized.

· Tools & Product Management: Tools are organized, labeled, and stored near their point of use. Products are labeled and stored correctly, ensuring a “place for everything and everything in its place.”

Required Skills:

• Strong Leadership and Team Development Skills: Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and foster accountability within a diverse team while promoting a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively across teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure clarity and alignment on priorities and expectations.
• Strategic Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Flexibility to manage diverse responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and resolve operational challenges efficiently.
• Operational Excellence and Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain organized systems for grain inventory, production, and facility management.
• Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement: Dedication to upholding safety protocols, adhering to quality standards, and driving ongoing process improvements.
• Technical and Analytical Proficiency: Competence in using software tools like QuickBooks, inventory management systems, and scheduling tools, with an analytical mindset to optimize operations and improve efficiency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Project leadership: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Millersburg, OH 44654 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Millersburg, OH 44654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,000 - $80,000