Feed Mill Supervisor

Wayne Farms•Hazlehurst, MS

About The Position

The Feed Mill Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising employees and overseeing the feed mill’s daily operations. The role includes training employees, scheduling feed mill activities, ordering ingredients and supplies, conducting housekeeping audits and safety meetings, and reviewing daily production activities. The supervisor is responsible for compliance with company policies, FSMA regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The position directly supervises 8–30 hourly employees and requires competencies in delegation, conflict management, planning, sizing up people, and customer focus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of progressive feed manufacturing experience.
Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, track mobiles, and/or forklifts.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate people.
Knowledge of math functions and skills.
Practical computer skills and 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 and attention to detail.
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and equipment malfunctions.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis for preventative maintenance.
Basic reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-form instructions.
Ability to understand and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from available inputs.
Ability to use critical thinking in standardized situations and non-routine problems.
Follow SOPs and safety requirements; read and understand Safety Data Sheets; comply with PPE requirements; and maintain current knowledge and training certifications on relevant safety topics.
Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, and climb stairs and ladders over 50 feet; occasionally lift 50–100 pounds and enter confined spaces; frequently work in dusty, hot, and loud environments requiring ear protection; and operate a pallet jack carrying 2,000 or more pounds of material.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science, Biology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of progressive feed manufacturing experience.
At least 1 year of related supervisory experience in 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 consistently 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 sequencing, clean-out procedures, products ordered, 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 company policies, FSMA regulations, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform all activities required to complete the daily feed mill checklist.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Directly supervise 8–30 hourly employees.