Feed Mill Supervisor - 3rd shift

Wayne Farms•Dothan, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Mill Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising employees and daily operations in the feed mill. This role involves training employees, scheduling feed mill activities, ordering ingredients and supplies, conducting housekeeping and safety audits, and leading safety meetings. The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all company policies, FSMA regulations, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. A key part of the role is reviewing daily production activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of progressive feed manufacturing experience.
Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, track mobiles and/or drive a forklift.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate people.
Demonstrated knowledge of math functions and skills.
Practical computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office programs.
Ability to manage purchases and inventory.
Knowledge of food and feed industry regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of supporting maintenance functions.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and equipment malfunctions.
Conduct root cause analysis for preventative maintenance.
Basic reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety requirements.
Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s).
Comply with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and training certifications on relevant safety topics.
Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend.
Frequently climb stairs and 50+ foot ladders.
Occasionally lift 50 - 100 lbs.
Occasionally enter confined spaces.
Frequently subject to dusty, hot environments.
Frequently work in a loud environment requiring ear protection.
Ability to operate a pallet jack with 2,000+ lbs. of material.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science, Biology or related field from an accredited institution.
3+ years of progressive feed manufacturing experience.
1+ year related supervisor experience within a similar environment.
Experience in automated feed processing and related equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and train employees by leading by example, providing direction, fostering communication, and administering corrective and disciplinary actions.
Provide and enforce safety training.
Schedule feed mill activities, including feed manufacturing and shipments.
Schedule production to meet mill requirements, ensuring proper sequence, clean-out procedures, ordered products, and current inventories.
Oversee and manage inventories.
Manage daily reporting, including tank charts, production records, inventory, and batching summaries.
Review daily production reports.
Perform regular housekeeping audits.
Comply with all company, FSMA regulations, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform all activities required to complete the daily feed mill checklist.
Perform all other duties as assigned.