Feed Mill Manager
Core
Oversees operations of a feed mill producing less than 10 tons of feed/week, ensuring proper quantity, quality, and type of feed is trucked to farms.
Role type
Feed Mill Manager (Operations & Supply Chain)
Builds
Feed products for farms
Domain
Agriculture / Animal Nutrition
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work
Required skills
Staff management, Contract trucking operations management, Raw material purchasing, Capital budget administration, Process optimization, Transportation equipment maintenance, Inventory control, Safety compliance enforcement, Team coaching and training, Regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Food manufacturing experience, Multi-lingual ability, Advanced Microsoft Suite skills
Technologies
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
Manage staff through subordinate leaders to ensure feed production and delivery meet quantity and quality standards; Manage contract trucking and railroad grain delivery operations; Oversee ingredient and raw material purchases for production; Compile performance reports on production and feed costs; Develop and administer capital budget; Identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction; Monitor transportation equipment performance and maintenance; Ensure proper accounting and control of feed, drugs, and ingredients; Select, coach, and train subordinate employees; Follow and promote safety initiatives and training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities