Feed Mill Plant Manager

Christensen Farms; Atkinson (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Nebraska is seeking a Feed Mill Plant Manager to oversee a single feed mill location, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality production. You will lead the team, manage grinding, batching, pelleting, and load-out processes while directing budgets and continuous improvement efforts.

Collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and QA teams to uphold equipment standards and safety, develop staff, and optimize overall production performance.

Qualifications

• BS from four-year college in Agriculture, Science, or Business or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years of prior management or feed delivery operations experience preferred.
• Must be able to review motor vehicle records (MVR) for insurability as part of employment.
• UDR: CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grinding, batching, pelleting, bin management and load out to ensure quality.
• Lead staff and drive recruitment, development, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Manage budgets and support continuous improvement initiatives for productivity.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager to uphold equipment standards and maintenance programs.
• Ensure safety protocols, plant cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

Education

BS in Agriculture, Science, or Business or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The position of Feed Mill Plant Manager has immediate responsibility for the property, plant and equipment of a single, assigned Feed Mill location. This role ensures efficient production of high-quality feed products, while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Feed Mill Plant manager will lead their team, oversee production processes, manage budgets and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational excellence.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Ensure consistency and quality standards are met in the following areas:
  • Grinding
  • Batching
  • Pelleting
  • Bin Management
  • Load out
• Perform and document product quality control process as specified.
• Collaborate with Feed Mill Maintenance Manager to develop and enhance standards for maintenance programs on all major pieces of equipment.
• Ensure staff follow protocols for maintenance program on all pieces of equipment.
• Diagnose feed processing problems and make any necessary equipment adjustments.
• Responsible for plant cleanliness, appearance and grounds maintenance.
• Ensure equipment inspections, cleaning and calibrations to assure quality control.
• Manage ingredient inventory to SOP standards.
• Responsible for entering and printing feed ingredient purchase orders and receipt of goods.
• Maintain formula files and reconcile drug usage on a daily basis.
• Submit ingredient and feed samples to lab and record results.
• Maintains close and effective working relationships with accounting, technical services, vendors, contract producers, and government agencies.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and advocate for a safe work environment through participation in Safety Committee and monthly department safety meetings.
• Collaborate with Feed Mill Maintenance Manager to develop parts and equipment replacement program.
• Responsible for harvest activities including corn drying and corn piling processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Director of Feed Mill Operations.

Staff Development

• Provide input and direction in the recruitment process
• Provide leadership, coaching, development and supervision of employees
• Hold staff accountable for production and financial results.
• Participate in development and execution of a strategic staffing plan for the Feed Mill.
• Schedule all staff and approve staff time off requests.
• Prepare and communicate performance evaluations and plan reviews in a timely manner.
• Assist in employee development training programs and monitor the use and effectiveness of the same.
• Utilize individual employee development planning processes to build and maximize human capital through use of the management development courses and regular performance feedback.

Cost/Budget Influence

• Assist Feed Mill Maintenance Manager in management of subcontractors to ensure quality work and completion of projects according to bid and specifications.
• Assist in budgeting for Feed Mill repairs with maintenance manager.

General

• Responsible for all grounds maintenance and plant appearance.
• In collaboration with Feed Mill Maintenance Manager, partner with external project managers to oversee installation of new equipment or modification of existing equipment at Feed Mill.

Management Scope and Level of Responsibility:

Mid-Level Management

Supervision of Others:

Direct: Yes

Indirect: Yes

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

Minimum formal education required: BS from four-year college or university in

Agriculture, Science, Business or equivalent experience.

Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Minimal, 5-10 years. Previous management or feed delivery operations or related areas preferred.

Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools:

This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFF's insurance carrier and company policy.

Vehicle Licensing Requirements: Class D. Class A CDL preferred, but not required.

Other Skills

• Must possess a strong mechanical understanding of task-specific equipment
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products and scheduling software
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of low cost, high efficiency delivery and maintenance processes.
• Ability to manage and act in a fasted paced environment
• Must have the ability to adapt time and efforts in priority areas
• Display a high level of professionalism and customer service mindsetProvide leadership and motivation to operations, dispatch, and trucking staff
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Use teamwork to promote excellence
• Must maintain high degree of accessibility to staff and customers. May require evening or weekend work.
• Comply with all Company, FDA/FSMA regulations, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.