Feedmill Assistant Manager-2515

Right Talent Right Now; Leoti (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural firm in Leoti, Kansas is seeking a Feedmill Supervisor to oversee operations in the Feedmill and Delivery Departments. This role encompasses ensuring quality standards, supervising and training staff, and maintaining effective operational procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, alongside a strong background in feed manufacturing. This position promises to be dynamic, with a focus on both productivity and employee development.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years related experience in a high production pelleted feed manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to operate all areas of the feedmill and understand automation systems.
• Experience in interviewing, training, and supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product and manufacturing procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train hourly workers in production duties and perform annual reviews.
• Prepare reports and delegate duties to subordinate employees.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Operational oversight

Training and development

Problem-solving

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Feed Science degree

Job description

Locations Open: Leoti Kansas and Guymon Oklahoma (1 hire in each location needed)

The Feedmill Supervisor compiles personnel assignment schedules and oversees the operations of the Feedmill and Delivery Departments by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversees product and manufacturing procedures to verify conformance to the high standards of quality as established by the CGMP's for the industry.
• Reviews all daily usage, inventory, and investigates and corrects all discrepancies.
• Learns and understands the flow of all materials, incoming and outgoing, and the standard operating procedures of all areas of the Feedmill. Must be able to operate all areas of the feedmill and completely understand Automation system.
• Screens and performs interviews of hourly employee applicants.
• Trains appropriate hourly workers in their assigned work/production duties including cross training.
• Performs annual reviews of mill and delivery employees as needed.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet plant or production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve mill and transportation production methods, equipment performance and quality of service and carry out any needed corrective action.
• Assures worker issues/problems are resolved in timely fashion.
• Initiates or suggests methods to motivate workers to achieve departmental goals.
• Reviews and recommends continued training/education of employees in safe work methods.
• Timely and accurate documentation of all issues associated with proper administration of department.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with supervisors, peers, subordinates, internal customers and external customers.
• Prepare various reports and delegates appropriate duties to subordinate employees.
• Leads crew to achieve optimal production while maintaining output of quality product.
• Interprets company policies to workers and provides safety education by having effective and well‑planned safety meetings as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Feedmill and Delivery employees within the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or four (4) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bottom Line Requirements

• 4 or more years related experience in a high production pelleted feed manufacturing plant.
• Feed Science degree or equivalent program preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.