Feedmill Operations Manager

Purpose & Summary Statement

The Feed mill Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the feed mill, ensuring efficient and safe production of animal nutrition products. The role involves managing staff, maintaining equipment, monitoring production processes, and upholding quality standards. This key leadership position will focus on optimizing operational performance to meet the needs of Aurora Cooperative and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Determine and wear proper personal protective equipment to complete every task.
• Promote a safe work culture through leadership and personal actions.  Follow all safety policies and take accountabilities for all co-workers doing the same. 
• Oversee and coordinate all feed manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality control.
• Operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts and telehandlers.
• Ensure housekeeping and grounds maintenance are well kept at all times.
• Reports directly to the location manager.
• Working knowledge of all facilities and equipment on the location
• Ability to work extended seasonal hours, weekends, holidays, and overnight hours when necessary.
• Flexibility to work with other locations and departments when necessary.
• Clearly and concisely convey information with customers, other team members, and location manager in a positive manner.
• Know the location emergency action plan and location of worker protection standards information. 
• Understand locational goals and take it upon yourself to achieve or exceed these goals.
• Exhibits emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and teamwork skills with others.
• Participates in team building activities, on and off the work site.
• Supervise, train, and schedule feed mill employees to maintain productivity and adherence to company policies.
• Verify routine maintenance and troubleshooting of mill equipment and facilities.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products and communicate needs to purchasing and logistics.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, sanitation standards, and feed manufacturing requirements.
• Oversee the loading/unloading trucks, bagging feed, and other physical tasks as needed.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Ability to adapt to changing situations
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Previous experience in feed mill operations, manufacturing, or agricultural production preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with mill equipment.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and possess excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to work extended hours during seasonal busy periods.

Requirements 

• Able to work seasonal hours that require overtime and weekends to accomplish work goals indoors and outdoors.
• Work is performed in a feed mill environment with exposure to dust, noise, and changing temperatures.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry materials for extended periods.
• Able to move/lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to drive safely.
• Ability to work at heights.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical (PPO & High-Deductible plans), Dental, Cancer & Vision insurance
• Flexible/HSA Spending Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan with match
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• EAP
• Vacation, sick, & Paid holidays