Lead Feed Mill Operations Manager

Pilgrim's; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Pittsburg, TX, seeks a Feed Mill Manager to lead all facets of feed production, procurement, scheduling, maintenance, budgets, and personnel. You will drive safety, quality, and operations, ensuring feed availability and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires five years in feed mill or related management, strong leadership, budgeting experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and production-management systems; weekend and after-hours work may be

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related feed mill, manufacturing, agricultural, or production management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and employee supervision experience.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and operational costs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the feed manufacturing facility to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
• Order feed ingredients and coordinate railcar deliveries and spotting schedules with railroad providers.
• Supervise all feed mill personnel, including feed haul drivers and production staff.
• Schedule, coordinate, and assist with preventative and corrective maintenance activities for mill equipment.
• Prepare batch feed and oversee feed production processes as needed.
• Develop and manage capital budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Perform dispatch duties and coordinate feed delivery logistics when necessary.
• Implement and maintain quality control programs and operating procedures to ensure product consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply of ingredients and materials.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Drive operational improvements focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost control.

Skills

Feed manufacturing

Ingredient handling

Quality control

Preventative maintenance

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Associate degree (Agriculture/Animal Science/Feed Manufacturing/Industrial Technology/Business Management)

Vocational/technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Pittsburg, TX, seeks a Feed Mill Manager to lead all facets of feed production, procurement, scheduling, maintenance, budgets, and personnel. You will drive safety, quality, and operations, ensuring feed availability and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires five years in feed mill or related management, strong leadership, budgeting experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and production-management systems; weekend and after-hours work may be