Feed Mill Supervisor - 3rd shift

Wayne Farms•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The Feed Mill Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising employees and daily feed mill 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 ensures compliance with company policies, FSMA regulations, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This is a Leader of People position with direct supervision of 8–30 hourly employees. Required leadership competencies include delegation, conflict management, planning, sizing up people, and customer focus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 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.
Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical functions and skills.
Practical computer skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft 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 carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
Ability to understand and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from available inputs.
Critical thinking skills in standardized situations and non-routine problems.
Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements.
Read and understand Safety Data Sheets.
Comply with Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and training certifications on relevant safety topics.
Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend; frequently climb stairs and ladders over 50 feet; occasionally lift 50–100 pounds; occasionally enter confined spaces; frequently work in dusty, hot, and loud environments requiring ear protection; and operate a pallet jack with 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.
3 or more years of progressive feed manufacturing experience.
1 or more years 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 administering corrective and disciplinary actions consistently.
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 activities required to complete the daily feed mill checklist.
Perform other duties as assigned.