Feed Mill Supervisor

Kanza Cooperative Association•Pratt, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Mill Supervisor is responsible for the daily feed mill operations including service, supervision of personnel, inventory reporting, and safety and maintenance record keeping relevant to the feed department. Kanza Coop offers an AMAZING & VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE including health, dental, vision & life insurance; flexible spending account; 401(k) matching and Coop retirement benefits; and paid leave benefits (including parental leave).

Requirements

Must possess mechanical skills
Ability to work in high and/or confined spaces
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two or more years related experience and/or training
Willing to seek out and attend additional continuing education, seminars, classes or other job related education requirements or opportunities
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Proficient computer operation skills (including Internet usage)
Knowledge of inventory software, order processing systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain and maintain this certification
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Must be able to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions, and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation, and labeling

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Presents a clean and professional appearance
Ability to work a variable schedule to open and close the feed mill including: days of the week, shifts and hours per week (overtime as needed)
Serves customers by promptly responding to customer inquiries, questions, and/or complaints in a prompt, respectful, and professional manner
Effectively and professionally communicates with customers, employees, and management by verbal and written means of communication
Maintains current animal feed knowledge
Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Maintains facility and equipment cleanliness to ensure safety and required standards are met
Oversees and maintains maintenance schedule of feed manufacturing equipment including checking fire extinguishers, forklifts, and other mill equipment
Responsible for daily feed mill operations including managing the feed mill personnel, feed production, regulatory compliance and recordkeeping
Coordinates and works cooperatively with Office Manager and division managers to help ensure company goals are met
Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with customers
Assist management with administrative activities to ensure safety and compliance requirements are maintained
Provides input to the development of feed production and quality control standards
Provides input regarding the development of feed operations plans
Reports personnel changes and human resource needs to management
Perform all other duties as assigned
Directly oversees feed mill operations employees.
Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, assigning and directing work, and working with other division managers to achieve maximum utilization of employees and equipment.