Grain & Feed Leadership Trainee - Route to Site Manager

Western Milling; Dalhart, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Viserion is launching an Leadership Development Trainee program in Texas for recent graduates and experienced professionals seeking a path into facility leadership. The 18–24 month curriculum blends hands-on operations, safety, maintenance, and business acumen with mentorship and performance reviews.

Participants will gain exposure to bulk grain handling, feed manufacturing, and leadership responsibilities across multiple sites, with potential placement as Elevator Manager, Site Manager, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed, organized, and goal-oriented

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day facility operations including receiving, storing, transferring, and loading out commodities
• Learn and enforce safety programs; lead tailgate safety meetings and support incident investigations
• Assist with preventative and predictive maintenance activities alongside skilled trades and site leadership
• Complete regular facility, safety, and environmental compliance inspections
• Learn grain grading, blending, and quality management practices under FGIS and company standards
• Gain exposure to merchandising fundamentals – bids, contracts, freight, and position management
• Support accurate inventory reporting and understand how facility decisions affect P&L
• Gain exposure to hiring, onboarding, payroll, and progressive discipline processes
• Build communication skills through regular reporting to facility and regional management
• Travel to other Viserion locations for training, site visits, and collaboration
• Learn and participate in day-to-day feed mill operations including receiving, batching, and load-out of finished feed
• Understand feed formulation, quality control, and regulatory compliance requirements

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Business / Operations Management

Job description

Viserion is launching an Leadership Development Trainee program in Texas for recent graduates and experienced professionals seeking a path into facility leadership. The 18–24 month curriculum blends hands-on operations, safety, maintenance, and business acumen with mentorship and performance reviews.

Participants will gain exposure to bulk grain handling, feed manufacturing, and leadership responsibilities across multiple sites, with potential placement as Elevator Manager, Site Manager, or