Feed Mill Manager

Wayne Farms LLC; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Hazlehurst, GA oversees a small feed mill producing under 10 tons per week, focusing on quality, quantity and timely delivery to farms. The role drives cost, quality, service and asset utilization while complying with FSMA and state/federal guidelines.

The supervisor leads leaders, mentors staff, ensures safety, and coordinates with procurement and transportation. A degree in Poultry/Animal/Feed Science is preferred, with strong operations and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Minimum five years' progressive feed mill experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food manufacture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic math.
• Strong, professional communication; multilingual a plus.
• Customer-focused with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all feed mill operations to ensure quantity and quality of feed produced for delivery to growers.
• Manage contract trucking and rail deliveries and monitor performance and terms.
• Oversee ingredient and raw material purchases for production needs.
• Prepare production and cost reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and manage capital budgets and expenditures per policy.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Ensure maintenance and safe operation of equipment and facilities.
• Train and mentor staff; promote safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer focus

Self-starter

Multilingual

Time management

Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Poultry/Animal/Feed Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education + experience substitution allowed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Office

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversees all operations of a feed mill producing less than 10 tons of feed/ week to ensure proper quantity, quality, and type of feed is trucked to farms. This role manages continuous improvement in cost, quality, service and asset utilization while remaining compliant with company policies and procedures and FSMA regulations, Federal and State guidelines, regulations and laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Manage staff through subordinate leaders to ensure all phases of feed mill operations meet quantity and quality of feed needed including the pick-up and delivery of feed to growers is conducted in a timely and professional manner
• Manage contract trucking operations and railroad grain delivery through the monitoring and efficient execution of negotiated terms and responsibilities, evaluation of service/ performance results and the partnering with trucking operations leader to ensure optimal results
• Oversee ingredient/ raw material purchases ensuring proper quality and availability for production requirements
• Compile and prepare relevant reports (i.e. analyzing production, feed costs, etc.) providing performance reports to senior leadership
• Develop and administer the capital budget and expenditures while remaining compliant with Company policies and practices
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• Monitor transportation equipment performance and maintenance to ensure optimal mechanical performance; ensure preventative maintenance is completed as scheduled and documented in a timely manner
• Ensure proper accounting and control of feed, drugs and ingredients
• Select mentor, coach and train/ cross-train subordinate employees both directly and indirectly, encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, ensuring training is completed on time and as required, helping to maintain a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role is a Leader of Leaders role with required competencies: Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science or other relevant field from an accredited institution, bachelors' degree preferred
  • Combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum five (5) years' progressive experience in a feed mill environment; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated minimum two (2) years leadership experience including conflict resolution, the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively, knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding food manufacture
• Intermediate computer (e.g. Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and math skills
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization; multi-lingual a plus
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
• Read and understand Safety Data (SDS) sheets
• Maintain updated knowledge and training/ certification on relevant safety topics
• May be required to enter confined space

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to work non-standard shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs; occasionally required to lift overhead

• Ability to traverse an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis

• Ability to push/pull up to 2000 lbs utilizing a pallet jack

• Must have the ability to work in high altitudes and elevated areas

• Constantly subject to dusty and hot environments

• May be exposed to loud equipment with noise over 85 decibels requiring hearing protection

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.