Feed Mill Plant Manager - Atkinson, NE

Christensen Farms•Atkinson, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Mill Plant Manager is responsible for the property, plant, and equipment at an assigned feed mill location. The role oversees production of high-quality feed, regulatory and safety compliance, employees, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives. The manager oversees feed production processes, including grinding, batching, pelleting, bin management, and load out; product quality control; inventory and purchasing records; formula files and drug-use reconciliation; sampling; equipment inspections and maintenance protocols; and plant and grounds upkeep. The role also supports equipment replacement and installation projects, maintenance budgeting, subcontractor oversight, and harvest activities such as corn drying and piling. The manager works with internal teams and external partners, including accounting, technical services, vendors, contract producers, and government agencies. The position provides direct and indirect supervision. Responsibilities include supporting recruitment, leading and developing staff, scheduling employees, approving time off, evaluating performance, and maintaining a strategic staffing plan. The manager is also expected to promote safe operations, comply with applicable company, FDA/FSMA, and government requirements, and maintain a high level of accessibility to staff and customers. Evening or weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university in agriculture, science, or business, or equivalent experience.
Five to ten years of prior job experience; the posting describes this as minimal experience required.
Strong mechanical understanding of task-specific equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and scheduling software.
Thorough understanding of low-cost, high-efficiency delivery and maintenance processes.
Ability to manage and act in a fast-paced environment and adapt time and effort to priority areas.
Professionalism and a customer-service mindset.
Ability to provide leadership and motivation to operations, dispatch, and trucking staff.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use teamwork to promote excellence.
Class D vehicle license.
Ability to meet the company’s vehicle insurability requirements, subject to motor vehicle record review.
Compliance with company requirements and applicable FDA/FSMA, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience, feed delivery operations experience, or experience in related areas is preferred.
Class A CDL is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee production quality and consistency in grinding, batching, pelleting, bin management, and load out.
Perform and document product quality-control processes.
Collaborate with the Feed Mill Maintenance Manager to develop maintenance standards and equipment replacement programs.
Ensure employees follow equipment maintenance protocols; diagnose feed-processing problems and make necessary equipment adjustments.
Maintain plant cleanliness, appearance, and grounds.
Ensure equipment inspections, cleaning, and calibrations are completed to support quality control.
Manage ingredient inventory according to standard operating procedures.
Enter and print ingredient purchase orders and receipts of goods.
Maintain formula files and reconcile drug usage daily.
Submit ingredient and feed samples to the lab and record results.
Maintain working relationships with accounting, technical services, vendors, contract producers, and government agencies.
Follow safety protocols and participate in the Safety Committee and monthly department safety meetings.
Oversee harvest activities, including corn drying and corn piling.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Feed Mill Operations.
Provide input and direction in recruitment; lead, coach, develop, and supervise employees.
Hold staff accountable for production and financial results and help develop and execute a strategic staffing plan.
Schedule staff and approve time-off requests.
Prepare and communicate performance evaluations and plan reviews in a timely manner.
Support employee training and development programs and monitor their use and effectiveness.
Use individual development plans, management development courses, and regular feedback to develop employees.
Assist the Feed Mill Maintenance Manager with subcontractor oversight and feed mill repair budgeting.
Partner with external project managers to oversee installation of new equipment or modification of existing equipment.
Maintain accessibility to staff and customers; evening or weekend work may be required.