Supervisor Feed Mill-1st Shift-Sedalia Feed Mill

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

Job Details:

The Feed Mill Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the feed mill to ensure efficient production of high-quality poultry feed. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, maintaining equipment, and optimizing processes to meet production goals. The supervisor works closely with quality assurance, maintenance, and live production teams to ensure proper feed formulation and distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Production Management:
• 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.
• Team Leadership:
• 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.
• Quality Control & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., 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.
• Maintenance & Equipment Oversight:
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure the 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.
• Inventory & Logistics Management:
• 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.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance:
• 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.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, feed manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in feed mill operations or a similar production environment.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of feed formulation, processing, and quality control.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for animal feed production.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for feed mill equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in poultry or livestock feed production.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance in feed milling.
• Ability to operate and adjust automated feed mill equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a feed mill environment with exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call shifts as needed.

Biosecurity:

Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered, required to sign a Bio-security agreement to avoid any non-commercial avian species examples: chickens, ducks, birds, parakeets, parrots, etc. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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