Senior Feed Mill Operations Lead

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Sedalia, Missouri, seeks a Feed Mill Supervisor to oversee daily feed production, manage staff, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and quality control. You will collaborate with QA, maintenance, and live production teams to optimize feed formulation and distribution.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a plant setting, including biosecurity practices and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in feed mill operations or a similar production environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate feed mill operations to ensure efficient feed production.
• Monitor ingredient mixing, grinding, and pelletizing processes to maintain feed quality standards.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and inventory management of raw materials and finished feed.
• Manage and train feed mill operators and production staff.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor employee performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and teamwork within the feed mill.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (FDA, USDA, FSMA) and company feed safety protocols.
• Oversee sampling and testing of feed ingredients to ensure quality and nutritional accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with biosecurity and sanitation requirements.
• Work with maintenance team to ensure proper functioning of feed mill machinery and equipment.
• Schedule routine maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to improve efficiency.
• Monitor raw material and feed inventory levels to prevent shortages.
• Coordinate feed deliveries with live production teams to ensure timely distribution.
• Optimize storage and handling procedures to reduce waste and contamination risks.
• Ensure all employees follow safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.
• Conduct safety training and implement best practices to prevent workplace accidents.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to feed production and waste management.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, ingredient usage, and maintenance activities.
• Analyze operational metrics and identify areas for process improvement.
• Implement efficiency strategies to reduce costs while maintaining feed quality.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Process optimization

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in agriculture / animal science / feed manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Sedalia, Missouri, seeks a Feed Mill Supervisor to oversee daily feed production, manage staff, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and quality control. You will collaborate with QA, maintenance, and live production teams to optimize feed formulation and distribution.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a plant setting, including biosecurity practices and environmental compliance.