What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Plant Supervisor - Company Wide Available position at Central Valley Ag Cooperative?
PURPOSE
As the Feed Plant Supervisor at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of plant facilities and equipment. You will support internal customers and feed operations by coordinating facility reliability, monitoring plant systems, prioritizing technical work, and upholding CVA’s high standards of safety, service, and operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensures plant facilities and equipment meet all Federal, State, and OSHA regulations by monitoring conditions and coordinating corrective action.
· Oversees and performs technical work to repair, improve, and build systems within the feed plant, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
· Supports the reliability and performance of feed manufacturing equipment, assisting with troubleshooting and complex repair needs.
· Maintains high standards of housekeeping to reduce fire hazards and dust accumulation throughout the plant.
· Provides professional and courteous service to internal and external customers, ensuring timely response to operational needs.
· Works at additional locations as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adapt to shifting operational priorities.
· Performs advanced technical tasks including plumbing, sheet metal layout, fabrication, welding, and installation or maintenance of elevator equipment and related systems.
· Monitors equipment and plant systems to ensure safe operating condition and immediately addresses any identified safety risks.
· Promotes and upholds CVA’s Safety Culture by enforcing safe work practices and compliance with safety policies.
· Completes required documentation and service records accurately and in a timely manner.
· Supports plant operations through coordination, planning, and communication with the Location Manager.
· Performs other duties as assigned in support of plant reliability and operational performance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory roles with the position.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 2 to 4 years’ related experience.
- High School or GED diploma.
- Recommend Class A CDL.
- Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
- Great basic mechanical skills.
- Ability to weld.
- Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
- We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
- Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
- Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
- Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
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Updated: November 2025