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Position Title          Feed Service Manager - Ag - NE  #2190

Relocation              Yes

Location                 Arlington NE (Near Omaha)

 Manage operations to facilitate the maximization of all resources to achieve desired productivity and profitability

 Manufacture products and oversee storage, transloading and packaging activities according to required specifications and in accordance with current GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)

 Direct all feed transportation operations with focus on biosecurity, efficiency, value and timeliness

 Manage and maintain an adequate, cost effective grain, ingredient and supply inventory

 Lead a customer-focused team to ensure that customer needs are met; including timeliness of deliveries, order accuracy, quality, and over-all relations.

 Insure that facilities and equipment are maintained in good and safe operating condition and oversee timely and satisfactory completion of all capital and maintenance projects

 Insure accurate and timely reporting of inventory, production, packaging, shipping and all other activities of the operation, accurately maintaining all needed documentation.

 Establish Standard Operating Procedures and Policies in the areas of manufacturing practices, materials usage, shipping/ receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, waste management, customer satisfaction and performance measures

 Develop, implement and ensure compliance with quality control and regulatory programs including but not limited to: all relevant state and federal regulations, organic certification, AFIA Safe Feed / Safe Food programs, vendor quality control programs and supplier auditing programs and biosecurity

 Perform any other needed special projects or duties at the request of management COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP

 Accountable for employees and contractors including but not limited to:

o Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities of all employees

o Hire and terminate employees on an as needed basis

o Implement a comprehensive HR system (in coordination with General Manager) including coaching and developing key employees, regular performance reviews, setting individual and company goals, continuous improvement culture etc.

 Coordinate regularly with General Manager on plant activities, improvement opportunities, strategic planning, key business relationships and financial matters

 Coordinate regularly with Logistics Coordinator on sales, logistics and customer service items

 Coordinate regularly and build good working relationships with key business partners, suppliers and customers

SAFETY

 Company Safety Manager - fully accountable for all safety related issues at the facility including employee compliance with safety policies and procedures

 Establish and sustain a documented safety program with assistance from external service providers

 Proactively identify safety issues to prevent accidents and/or noncompliance events

 Create and sustain a “Safety First” culture

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 Five plus years in a Managerial or Supervisory role in a commercial feed mill environment

 Bachelor’s or Masters in related field preferred but sufficient experience acceptable substitute

 General mechanical skills

 Excellent computer skills including Feed Formulation/Batching software, Excel, Email

 Sales experience and customer/supplier relationship management a plus but not required

Bottom Line

1.  5+ years in a Managerial or Supervisory role in a commercial feed mill environment.

2.  General mechanical skills.

3.  Excellent computer skills including Feed Formulation/Batching software, Excel, Email.

4.  Sales experience and customer/supplier relationship management a plus but not required