SUMMARY: Compiles personnel assignment schedules and oversees the operations of the Feedmill and Delivery Departments by performing the following duties.          

•           Oversees product and manufacturing procedures to verify conformance to the high standards of quality as established by the CGMP’s for the industry.

•           Reviews all daily usage, inventory, and investigates and corrects all discrepancies.

•           Learns and understands the flow of all materials, incoming and out-going, and the standard operating procedures of all areas of the Feedmill.  Must be able to operate all areas of the feedmill and completely understand Automation system.

•           Screens and performs interviews of hourly employee applicants.

•           Trains appropriate hourly workers in their assigned work/production duties including cross training.

•           Performs annual reviews of mill and delivery employees as needed.

•           Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet plant or production schedules.

•           Recommends measures to improve mill and transportation production methods, equipment performance and quality of service and carry out any needed corrective action.

•           Assures worker issues/problems are resolved in timely fashion.

•           Initiates or suggests methods to motivate workers to achieve departmental goals.

•           Reviews and recommends continued training /education of employees in safe work methods.

•           Timely and accurate documentation of all issues associated with proper administration of department.

•           Maintain collaborative working relationship with supervisors, peers, subordinates, internal customers and external customers.

•           Prepare various reports and delegates appropriate duties to subordinate employees.

•           Leads crew to achieve optimal production while maintaining output of quality product.

•           Interprets company policies to workers and provides safety education by having effective and well planned safety meetings as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises Feedmill and Delivery employees within the department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or four (4) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Bottom Line

1.  High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

2.  4+ years of experience in a Feedmill with some in a supervisory role.