Feed Mill Operations Lead - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Palestine, TX, seeks a Feed Mill Supervisor for 1st shift (4:30 am – 1:30 pm). You will supervise daily operations, train staff, schedule production, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with FSMA, safety, and company policies.

The role requires 2+ years in feed manufacturing, strong leadership, and ability to use MS Office; experience with conveyors, loaders, forklifts preferred. This is a hands-on leadership position with 8–30 hourly employees and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ progressive feed manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science or related field.
• Experience supervising 8–30 hourly employees.
• Experience with automated feed processing equipment.
• Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, forklifts.
• Strong math and computer skills; MS Office.
• Knowledge of FSMA regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train 8–30 hourly employees.
• Schedule feed mill activities and production to meet requirements.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and daily production reporting.
• Conduct housekeeping audits and safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with FSMA, safety policies, and regulations.
• Review daily production and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Team supervision

Inventory management

MS Office

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

Conveyors

Track mobiles

Loader operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC in Palestine, TX, seeks a Feed Mill Supervisor for 1st shift (4:30 am – 1:30 pm). You will supervise daily operations, train staff, schedule production, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with FSMA, safety, and company policies.

The role requires 2+ years in feed manufacturing, strong leadership, and ability to use MS Office; experience with conveyors, loaders, forklifts preferred. This is a hands-on leadership position with 8–30 hourly employees and a focus on safety and