Feed Mill Supervisor - Nights

Smithfield Foods•Rose Hill, NC

About The Position

The Feed Mill Supervisor supervises feed mill mixing, milling, and employees while ensuring compliance with Feed Quality and Safety programs. The role directs ingredient receiving, grain drying, feed batching, pelleting, grinding, quality testing, sampling, sanitation, and implementation of safety procedures. It also oversees production quality and logistics, inventory, shift operations, and timely reporting, and works with maintenance, vendors, dispatch, procurement, customers, and other departments. The Supervisor helps with capital projects, equipment upgrades, expansion, budget planning, process improvements, and the development and maintenance of ISO programs. The position promotes workplace safety and environmental stewardship and supports compliance with FDA, EPA, and Safe Feed Safe Food requirements. The Supervisor directly manages employees on the assigned shift, including training, work planning and direction, performance appraisal, recognition, and addressing complaints and problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The role requires flexibility, punctuality, accountability, clear communication, and effective teamwork. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The work involves frequent climbing around feed mill areas and extended periods of walking or standing on concrete and unpaved surfaces. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a limited basis, work with and around chemicals and feed ingredients, and work weekends and holidays. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, electrical shock risk, and radiation risk. A relocation package is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Feed Manufacturing, Nutritional Sciences, or a related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by training, coaching, or mentoring less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply basic algebra and geometry, solve practical problems, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to recognize what needs to be done and act without being asked.
Knowledge of order processing systems and ability to effectively use and understand email and spreadsheets.
Ability to develop working relationships and communicate one-on-one, in small groups, across departments, and up the chain of command.
Ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented.
Ability to frequently climb over, under, and around feed mill areas; walk and stand on concrete and unpaved areas for extended periods; and lift up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
Ability and willingness to work with and around a wide range of chemicals and feed ingredients.
Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to support the mission of producing high-quality pellet feed and learn and perform different areas of the feed mill process.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the MainSaver program.
Experience with cutting and welding.
Working knowledge of steam flow and boiler operations.

Responsibilities

Direct ingredient receiving, grain drying, feed batching, pelleting, grinding, quality testing, sample gathering, sanitation, and implementation of safety protocols.
Complete daily duties in compliance with the Smithfield ISO22000 Feed Safety and Quality program and identify opportunities for improvement.
Communicate with feed mill maintenance and vendors, and assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, expansion, project planning, repair planning, and budget planning.
Oversee quality assurance testing according to protocol and maximize feed production, quality, and delivery logistics.
Monitor feed and ingredient inventories and ensure sanitation schedules are performed.
Supervise mill operators during assigned shift operations.
Coordinate with dispatch on feed availability for load out, including shortages, outages, delays, breakdowns, and weather issues.
Ensure feed formulas or transfers are entered into the control system using the computer transfer program.
Communicate with customers, dispatch, office personnel, procurement, other shift leads, employees, and departments as needed.
Complete operational reports when the mill manager is unavailable and provide accurate, timely operational, inventory, and sanitation reporting.
Promote a safe workplace, conduct safety meetings, adhere to company safety policies, and ensure employees follow safety protocols.
Promote environmental stewardship and maintain mill environmental equipment according to guidelines and permits.
Train or operate a fork truck and skid loader as necessary.
Keep management informed about mill operational, maintenance, safety, and employee concerns or issues.
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and service to the Mill Manager.
Help ensure FDA, EPA, and Safe Feed Safe Food compliance and assist with future ISO program development, implementation, and maintenance.
Comply with Management System requirements, including the Injury Prevention System, Emergency Management Systems, and Animal Well Being policies and procedures.
Directly supervise shift employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding employees, and resolving complaints and problems through the disciplinary process.