Feed Mill Supervisor
On-siteCreswell, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Direct daily operations in ingredient receiving, grain drying, feed batching, pelleting, grinding, and quality testing while ensuring compliance with ISO22000 and FDA safety protocols. Supervise mill operators during shift rotations, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with maintenance, vendors, and dispatch to optimize production and delivery logistics. Conduct sanitation inspections, oversee environmental stewardship, and lead safety meetings to maintain a secure workplace. Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency. Report operational metrics, inventory status, and maintenance needs to management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from accredited four-year college or university in Feed Manufacturing, Nutritional Sciences, or related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
- Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to recognize and do what needs to be done before being asked to do it
- Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around feed mill areas
- Must be able to walk and stand on concrete and unpaved areas for longer periods of time
- Must be able to lift up 50 lbs. on a limited basis
- Must be able to work week-ends and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of order processing systems
- ability to effectively use and understand email and spreadsheets
- Experience with MainSaver program helpful
- Ability to develop working relationships, effectively communicate in one on one situations, within small groups (to present information), across departments, including up the chain of command
- Experience with cutting and welding helpful
- working knowledge of steam flow and boiler operations helpful
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
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