Feed Mill Operations Leader

5rcattle; Kersey (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

5rcattle in Colorado is seeking a Feed Mill Manager to direct daily operations of our grain processing facility. You will supervise a small team, manage maintenance, ensure quality of finished feed, and uphold safety and regulatory compliance.

This is a salaried, full-time role reporting to the Feedlot General Manager. The ideal candidate has an Undergraduate degree or related experience, familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet tools, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or 1–2 years related experience.
• Experience with Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to apply math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios.
• Problem-solving ability in concrete variable situations.

Responsibilities

• Manages 1 subordinate supervisor and 5-6 non-supervisory employees; interviews, hires, trains, assigns work, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines.
• Minimizes mill downtime by scheduling maintenance and implementing preventive maintenance program.
• Monitors quality control of commodities received through regular inspection.
• Maintains quality of finished feed by using quality ingredients and overseen grain processing.
• Complies with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations and maintains compliance records.
• Leads safety training and ensures adherence to safety rules and policies.
• Develops department budgets and manages expenses by reviewing historical data and costs.
• Manages department supplies inventory and procurement.
• Maintains professional knowledge through workshops and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Reading safety rules

Mathematical reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree; or 1-2 years related experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

5rcattle in Colorado is seeking a Feed Mill Manager to direct daily operations of our grain processing facility. You will supervise a small team, manage maintenance, ensure quality of finished feed, and uphold safety and regulatory compliance.

This is a salaried, full-time role reporting to the Feedlot General Manager. The ideal candidate has an Undergraduate degree or related experience, familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet tools, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.