Live Pork Feed Mill Supervisor

JBS Foods • Holly, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JBS is hiring a salaried Feed Mill Supervisor for its feed mill operations. Based at the Brandon, Colorado feed mill, this role handles day-to-day supervision and offers a structured developmental path intended to prepare the successful candidate for a feed mill manager role. The position provides hands-on training in production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, safety, performance management, cost control, and compliance. Training may take place at multiple facilities to provide broad operational experience, and the role carries progressively greater responsibility.

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 U.S. in a manner not based solely on possession of 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.
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and meet 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 according to established protocols, production records, and controls.
• Monitor feed orders and ensure they are executed correctly so feed is delivered on time.
• Review daily production data and complete the required 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 Formulation in a timely manner.
• Meet hourly and daily goals while maximizing 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 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 beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base pay of $59,000–$70,000 plus bonus.

What This Job Offers

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