Senior Feed Operations Leader | Growth, Safety & Quality

FreshDirect LLC; Fort Recovery (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Same-day pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cooper Farms is seeking a Senior Feed Operations Manager to lead the feed manufacturing and delivery across multiple mills in Mercer & Darke County, OH. You will oversee Feed Mill Managers, drive safety, quality, and financial performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth.

The role emphasizes leadership development, process improvement, and adherence to regulatory standards while guiding long-term investments and cost management. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, operations, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required; a valid CDL is also preferred.
• Proven leader with experience managing multiple departments, locations or operations and developing other leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple feed mills, providing direction and support to Feed Mill Managers and their teams.
• Develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
• Improve safety, quality, and operational performance by setting goals, monitoring results, and finding ways to work more efficiently.
• Ensure feed operations meet high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
• Manage costs, resources, and facility investments, including operating budgets, equipment needs, capital projects, and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems and support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CDL license preferred

Job description

Cooper Farms is seeking a Senior Feed Operations Manager to lead the feed manufacturing and delivery across multiple mills in Mercer & Darke County, OH. You will oversee Feed Mill Managers, drive safety, quality, and financial performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth.

The role emphasizes leadership development, process improvement, and adherence to regulatory standards while guiding long-term investments and cost management. Competitive benefits included.