Feed Mill Manager

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE•Faulkton, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Mill Manager oversees the daily operations of Agtegra Cooperative’s Faulkton, South Dakota feed mill. The role is responsible for efficient order processing, product flow, logistics coordination, facility performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Duties include managing operations, orders, shipments, inventory, budgets, equipment maintenance, and team performance while ensuring feed safety and biosecurity standards are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or an associate degree and five years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
At least 18 years old.
English proficiency.
Valid driver’s license.
Able to perform physical duties that may include bending, lifting up to 100 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, using personal protective equipment including a respirator.
Able to work in elevated areas of four feet or higher and in confined spaces.
Able to work extended hours, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Nice To Haves

Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) qualification.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) knowledge or qualification.
Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) knowledge or qualification.
OSHA 10-hour and/or OSHA 30-hour training.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day feed mill operations, ensuring efficient, quality production and workflow.
Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Schedule and coordinate inbound ingredient deliveries and outbound finished-feed shipments.
Manage ingredient and feed load-in and load-out activities.
Partner with trucking dispatch teams to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve logistical challenges.
Maintain accurate inventories of raw ingredients and finished products; conduct audits and reconcile discrepancies.
Develop and manage the facility’s annual operating budget.
Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and work to meet financial targets.
Analyze operational data to improve efficiency and profitability.
Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs; coordinate service with maintenance teams.
Prioritize biosecurity to minimize contamination risk.
Coach and motivate employees through feedback, goal setting, communication, and consistent application of policies and practices.
Manage team performance by setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable.
Ensure compliance with FSMA rules and regulations, including documentation, training, and feed safety standards.
Follow applicable safety requirements and policies, including OSHA regulations, vehicle and fleet safety policies, and DOT regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.