Feed Mill Manager

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Pomeroy (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, Inc. seeks a responsible supervisor to efficiently manage a computerized feed manufacturing facility, ensuring formulations and quality guidelines are met while maximizing department effectiveness.

You will oversee batch mixing, loading, inventory, and safety compliance, with accountability for paperwork and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 years of related experience.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and effectively.
• Good computer skills and basic accounting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Licensed and insurable to drive.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs within budget.
• Hire, train (Dekra), and schedule facility employees.
• Supervise operation of batch mixing, receiving, load-out, and grinding equipment.
• Maintain inventory of bag and bulk products at desired levels.
• Ensure safety and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Fulfills reporting and record-keeping requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Reading documents

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Basic accounting

Job description

Build Your Career with NEW Cooperative

At NEW Cooperative, we're committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

Position Summary/Objective:

To efficiently supervise and manage a computerized feed manufacturing facility that mixes and processes ingredients to customer specified formulations and quality guidelines in a manner that maximizes departmental effectiveness and achieves the cooperative’s goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to the following:

Management

• Manages costs within budget.
• Responsible for hiring, training (Dekra), and scheduling facility employees.
• Supervises the operation of computerized batch mixing equipment, receiving and load-out equipment, micro-ingredient addition, and grinding equipment.
• Maintains inventory of bag and bulk products at desired levels.
• Accountable for maintaining shrink within Coop guidelines.

Safety

• Maintains a safe work environment as outlined by NEW Cooperative’s policies and procedures.
• Manages the work area, checks for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
• Complies with all required manufacturing and regulatory controls.

Communication

• Communicates with fleet supervisor on daily needs and days off requests for driver/operator.
• Maintain communication concerning grain quality and available inventory.

Documentation

• Fulfills all reporting and record-keeping requirements.
• Familiar with FSMA and the current good manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for drug and inventory reconciliation and ensures that necessary paperwork is completed correctly.

Maintenance

• Administers effective maintenance program of equipment.
• Ensures that the work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
• Directs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean working environment.

Other

• Assist in all areas of the location as needed.

Basic Employment Expectations

Safety

• Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• High school diploma/GED or 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must have good computer skills and good basic accounting skills.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and effectively.
• Understand the importance of providing remarkably high levels of customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Position will rarely work in wet or humid (non-weather) conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock.
• Position will occasionally work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather).
• Position will frequently work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and minimum level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of the job.

NEW Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.