Safety-Driven Feed Mill Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Manager to lead all aspects of feed mill operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality feed. You will oversee procurement, scheduling, maintenance, budgeting, supervision, quality control, and delivery support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires leadership experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage costs while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Feed Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business Management or related field preferred.
• Five+ years of feed mill/manufacturing/production management experience required.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and operating costs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the feed manufacturing facility to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
• Oversee ingredient procurement, railcar deliveries, scheduling, and dispatch duties.
• Supervise all mill personnel and production staff.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for mill equipment.
• Develop and manage capital budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Implement quality control programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement for productivity, efficiency and cost control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Education

Associate Degree or related field

Vocational/technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Manager to lead all aspects of feed mill operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality feed. You will oversee procurement, scheduling, maintenance, budgeting, supervision, quality control, and delivery support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires leadership experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage costs while driving continuous improvement.