Mill Lead Manager

Description

Position Summary:

As a Lead, you will report to the Feed Location Manager and have the opportunity to lead a team of employees, build long-lasting relationships with our customers, and feel rewarded for the work you put in. In the mill, you will mix feed, work in our warehouse, drive forklift, handle 50-80 lbs. bags (or smaller), and sometimes work at elevated heights (as needed).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Run the control board/computer, enter ration data, and adjust mixes in an efficient manner.
• Receive inbound feed ingredients.
• Manage labor/trucks and planning.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Understand feed types and forms for sequencing.
• Ensure facility is well maintained.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and property and report findings to Location Manager.
• Perform general housekeeping, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Make recommendations for improvements in the facility or to equipment.
• Follow up to ensure that work has been completed efficiently.
• Attend safety and related job trainings as they become available.
• Work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure all feed is made to the quality standard of United Cooperative and meets the requirements of all State and Federal regulations.
• Always represent yourself and United Cooperative professionally in action and appearance - positively enriching the culture of United Cooperative.

Qualifications:

• One year of relevant experience or any equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Skilled in operation of equipment.
• Have an understanding of DOT regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, customers and the general public.
• Ability to lead a team of employees to strive for success.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivated/self-directed.
• Ability to make independent judgments, which have moderate impacts on the employees and the organization.
• Understanding of basic math calculations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and climb as needed.

• Employee will be frequently exposed to machinery and moving parts.
• Employee will be exposed to feed dust which will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Employee will be exposed to adverse weather conditions, heights, and confined spaces which will require additional training.
• The noise level in some areas may require the use of hearing protection.