What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Mill Manager position at Pipestone (Emp Serv LLC)?
Now Hiring: Feed Mill Manager
PIPESTONE – Helping Farmers
White, SD (Brookings Area)
PIPESTONE is growing, and we’re looking for a Feed Mill Manager to lead daily operations at our White, SD feed mill. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys managing people, process, and production in a fast‑paced agricultural environment.
Position Objective:
Lead and manage a motivated team of mill operators and drivers while efficiently operating and maintaining a feed mill. Serve as the main point of contact for day‑to‑day mill communication, oversee scheduling, inventory, and production, and ensure safe, accurate, and timely feed delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, schedule, and communicate with mill operators and drivers
- Manage day‑to‑day feed mill operations and workflow
- Schedule inbound and outbound loads of ingredients and finished feed
- Manage inventory of micro and macro ingredients
- Understand basics of nutrition, feed ingredients, and feed budgets
- Ensure accuracy, batching integrity, and attention to detail
- Utilize mill automation and feed ordering software
- Work within Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Coordinate with feed mills, pig owners, and suppliers
- Operate small equipment (forklift, skid loader, etc.)
- Assist team members and complete miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Support facility upgrades and oversee basic mill and site maintenance
Qualifications:
- Background in agriculture, animal science, grain science, or management
- Experience with feed milling, feed ingredients, livestock, or customer relations preferred
- Strong communication and multi‑tasking skills
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Work Environment:
- Feed mill setting
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit at a computer workstation
- Ability to lift under 50 lbs regularly
Ready to grow your career with PIPESTONE?
Apply today and help us continue Helping Farmers succeed.