Night Shift Feed Mill Lead: Lead, Train & Optimize

Goldeaglecoop; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldeaglecoop in Eagle Grove, IA is seeking a Feed Mill Operator Lead to supervise the night shift, direct production workflow, and ensure safe, high‑quality feed production. You will work with the production team, troubleshoot issues, and keep the schedule on track.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, training teammates on SOPs, maintaining compliance with cGMPs, HACCP, FDA requirements, and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of feed manufacturing, grain handling, agricultural processing, or related production experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong communication skills.
• Ability to operate production equipment and computerized manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to second-shift production employees.
• Assign and prioritize work to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Lead by example through active participation in daily mill operations.
• Train, coach and mentor team members on safe operating procedures and best practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate production status, equipment concerns, and operational issues to management and the incoming shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Goldeaglecoop in Eagle Grove, IA is seeking a Feed Mill Operator Lead to supervise the night shift, direct production workflow, and ensure safe, high‑quality feed production. You will work with the production team, troubleshoot issues, and keep the schedule on track.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, training teammates on SOPs, maintaining compliance with cGMPs, HACCP, FDA requirements, and health and safety standards.