Live Pork Feed Mill Supervisor

JBS Foods • Las Animas, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JBS is seeking a salaried Feed Mill Supervisor based at its Brandon, Colorado feed mill. This structured developmental position provides hands-on training across production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, safety, performance management, cost control, and compliance. Training takes place across multiple facilities to provide broad operational experience. The role carries progressive responsibility and is intended to prepare the incumbent for a Feed Mill Manager position.

The supervisor oversees day-to-day feed mill operations, including production, orders, inventories, deliveries, formulas, and employee coaching. The position requires work in a manufacturing or plant environment, travel and temporary relocation between facilities during training, and the ability to obtain or hold a CDL. Compensation is $59,000–$70,000 per year plus bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management, Animal Science, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or plant environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, internship, or extracurricular experiences.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to travel and temporarily relocate between facilities during training.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain a CDL.
• Must have the right to work in the United States; eligibility cannot be based solely on a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.

Nice To Haves

• Effective leadership skills.
• Experience leading projects or teams in academic or professional settings.
• Prior experience in feed milling operations, manufacturing, or production.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills for working with employees at all levels.
• Organization and attention to detail, including managing priorities and dynamic deadlines.
• Efficient time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with 5S Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in feed mill batching software such as Repete, WEM, or Beta Raven.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and control production according to established protocols, production records, and controls.
• Monitor feed orders and ensure they are executed properly to deliver feed on time.
• Review daily production data and complete required paperwork.
• Monitor onsite inventories and coordinate ingredient needs with merchants in a timely manner.
• Coordinate feed deliveries with transportation.
• Control formulas and coordinate formula requirements with Formulation in a timely manner.
• Meet hourly and daily goals, maximizing mill capacity while following corporate and business unit guidelines.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and feed quality with the Feed Desk, field staff, and/or feed logistics personnel.
• Conduct regular mill walkthroughs and take action on corrective procedures.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with the maintenance supervisor.
• Supervise and coach feed mill employees, keeping the feed mill manager informed about personnel successes and challenges.
• Assist the feed mill manager with implementing and monitoring milling programs and special projects.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level