Feed Mill Supervisor - Nights

Smithfield Foods•Warsaw, NC

About The Position

The Feed Mill Supervisor oversees feed mill mixing, milling, and employees while ensuring compliance with feed quality and safety programs. The role directs ingredient receiving, grain drying, feed batching, pelleting, grinding, sampling, quality testing, sanitation, and implementation of safety protocols. The supervisor oversees shift operations, feed production and delivery logistics, inventories, quality assurance, reporting, and communication with maintenance, vendors, dispatch, customers, procurement, and other departments. The position also supports capital projects and budgets, process improvement, environmental stewardship, and compliance with FDA, EPA, Safe Feed Safe Food, and ISO programs. The supervisor directly manages employees on the assigned shift, including hiring, training, work assignment, performance appraisal, and resolution of complaints and problems. Work takes place in and around feed mill operations and involves exposure to mechanical equipment, airborne particles, vibration, chemicals, and variable outdoor and indoor conditions. The position requires weekend and holiday work and may involve operating a fork truck and skid loader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Feed Manufacturing, Nutritional Sciences, or a related field, and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by training, coaching, or mentoring less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply basic algebra and geometry, solve practical problems, and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to recognize and take initiative on work that needs to be done.
Knowledge of order processing systems and ability to use and understand email and spreadsheets effectively.
Ability to develop working relationships and communicate one-on-one, in small groups, across departments, and up the chain of command.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to frequently climb over, under, and around feed mill areas; walk and stand for extended periods on concrete and unpaved areas; and lift up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
Willingness to learn and perform different areas of the feed mill process and work with and around a wide range of chemicals and feed ingredients.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the MainSaver program.
Experience with cutting and welding.
Working knowledge of steam flow and boiler operations.

Responsibilities

Direct ingredient receiving, grain drying, feed batching, pelleting, grinding, quality testing, sampling, and mill sanitation while implementing safety protocols.
Maintain compliance with the Smithfield ISO22000 Feed Safety and Quality program and identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversee quality assurance testing according to protocol.
Maximize feed production and quality and manage feed delivery logistics.
Monitor feed and ingredient inventories and ensure sanitation schedules are completed.
Supervise mill operators during assigned shift operations.
Communicate with dispatch about feed availability, shortages, outages, delays, breakdowns, and weather issues.
Ensure feed formulas or transfers are entered into the control system using the computer transfer program.
Communicate with customers, dispatch, office personnel, procurement, maintenance, vendors, other shift leads, employees, and departments as needed.
Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, expansions, project planning, maintenance needs, and budget planning.
Complete operational, inventory, and sanitation reports accurately and on time, including when the mill manager is unavailable.
Promote a safe workplace, conduct safety meetings, enforce company safety policies, and ensure employees follow safety protocols.
Promote environmental stewardship and maintain mill environmental equipment according to guidelines and permits.
Train or operate a fork truck and skid loader as necessary.
Keep management informed of operational, maintenance, safety, and employee concerns or issues.
Recommend process improvements to improve efficiency, quality, and service.
Help ensure FDA, EPA, and Safe Feed Safe Food compliance and assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO programs.
Directly supervise employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding employees, and addressing complaints and problems through the disciplinary process.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.