Assistant Feed Mill Manager (Gothenburg, NE)

The Maschhoffs, LLC; Gothenburg (NE); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO/HDHP health plan

Dental coverage

Basic life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

Pork products & employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Maschhoffs in Gothenburg, NE is seeking an Assistant Feed Mill Manager to support daily operations of a high-volume feed mill. You will work with Feed Mill Managers and the team to ensure proper manufacturing, scheduling, inventory management, quality assurance, and safety. Travel to other mills is required.

The role emphasizes leadership development, supervising employees, budget assistance, and ongoing process improvement in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Agriculture or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted with 2–3 years of additional experience.
• Knowledge of general feed manufacturing processes and SOPs would help.

Responsabilités

• Support feed manufacturing and transportation schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist with ingredient procurement, inventory control, and cost monitoring.
• Lead and develop mill employees in preparation for future supervisory roles.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, FSMA, and other regulatory programs.
• Assist in annual operating plans, budgets, and monthly financial reviews.

Connaissances

Feed manufacturing

SOP adherence

Financial basics

Computer basics

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Technology adaptability

Formation

BSc in Grain Science

Description du poste

Assistant Feed Mill Manager (Gothenburg, NE)

Job Category: Facilities & Maintenance

Requisition Number: ASSIS004871

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Gothenburg, NE 69138, USA

Description

The Assistant Feed Mill Manager supports the daily operations of a company feed mill while exercising the technical, financial, safety, compliance, and leadership skills needed for future feed mill management responsibilities. This role works alongside Feed Mill Managers and mill team members to ensure proper feed manufacturing, transportation scheduling, ingredient and inventory management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and employee support. The position develops the skills needed to maintain an efficient high-volume feed mill while maintaining a safe work environment and reinforcing a culture of caring. Travel to feed mills, finishing, and processing facilities is required.

Duties and Functions

• Support the implementation of feed manufacturing, grain handling, quality control, and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Assist with daily feed manufacturing and transportation schedules to ensure timely and accurate feed delivery.
• Support ingredient procurement, receiving, inventory control, and variance monitoring to help execute the nutrition program effectively.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance productivity, feed quality, safety, and employee engagement.
• Assist with development of annual operating plans, budgets, capital requests, and monthly financial reviews to understand feed mill cost management.
• Assist the Feed Mill Manager with recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating, and supporting mill employees in preparation for future supervisory responsibilities.
• Execute environmental, food safety, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and other regulatory programs to maintain compliance across mill operations.
• Promote a culture of caring and safety environment by reinforcing safe work practices that protect employees, transport providers, production partners, and visitors.
• Identify regulatory non-conformances and assist with corrective actions, audits, and follow‑up.
• Educate and reinforce expectations with team members related to policies, procedures, safety, quality, and compliance standard.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Grain Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field preferred.

Experience

1-2 years in Agriculture or related field required. 2-3 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• General feed manufacturing processes.
• Standard operating procedures.
• Basic financial concepts.
• Basic computer applications.

Skilled in

• Clean and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Uncompromising commitment to customer service.
• Adaptation to new and changing technology.

Ability to

• Learn new processes and respond to coaching.
• Lead, develop, coach and motivate others.
• Work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Compensation

Targeted pay range of $60,000 - $70,000 USD annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Pork products and employee discounts.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Climbing: Less than 20%
• Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
• Hearing: Over 70%
• Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Up to 60 Lbs
• Manual Dexterity: 20% - 40%
• Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
• Speaking: Over 70%
• Standing: 20% - 40%
• Visual: Over 70%
• Walking: 41% - 70%

Working Conditions

Wet, Slippery Conditions - working on concrete and/or metal surfaces most of the day

Fumes, Odor, Smoke, Dust

Other: Noise and vibration levels that may be higher than those typically experienced

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