Live Pork Feed Mill Supervisor

JBS Foods • Lamar, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JBS is hiring a salaried Feed Mill Supervisor for its feed milling operations. The position is described as a structured developmental role designed to build a successful leader and prepare the incumbent for a feed mill manager role. It includes comprehensive, hands-on training in production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, safety, performance management, cost control, and compliance. Training may take place across multiple facilities to provide broad operational exposure. The posting lists the location as Lamar, Colorado, while the position description says it is based at the Brandon, Colorado feed mill.

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 or plant environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and production areas.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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 U.S.; work authorization must not 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.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and dynamic deadlines.
• Efficient time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of 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 processes according to existing protocols, production records, and controls.
• Monitor feed orders and ensure they are executed properly and delivered on time.
• Review daily production data and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Monitor on-site inventories and coordinate ingredient needs with merchants in a timely manner.
• Coordinate feed deliveries with transportation.
• Control formulas and coordinate formula requirements with the Formulation team in a timely manner.
• Meet hourly and daily goals while maximizing feed mill capacity and 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 of personnel successes and challenges.
• Assist the feed mill manager with implementing and monitoring milling programs and special projects.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

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