Feed Supervisor

Central United Cooperative•Cologne, MN

6d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Feed Supervisor oversees assigned employees at the Cologne feed mill and leads the team in meeting company objectives and strategies for feed services provided to cooperative patrons. The position is responsible for facility maintenance and compliance with safety programs, OSHA requirements, federal and state regulations, and company policies, and assists with inspections. The supervisor communicates with patrons, employees, vendors, and industry contacts to build support for and loyalty to Central United Cooperative. The role oversees feed inventory and purchasing, documentation, quality feed production, customer service, facility upkeep, personnel development and accountability, and administrative work. The supervisor works with staff to set and achieve goals, resolves personnel and customer issues, and escalates unresolved matters to the appropriate managers. Salary is $70,000–$80,000 per year.

Requirements

Post-secondary education at the college or vocational level; experience may substitute for education.
Management or animal nutrition training.
Feed operations experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good physical condition and ability to lift, carry, and push weights up to 60 pounds, with full use of both arms, legs, and hands.
Ability to climb stairs; reach above, below, and at shoulder level; work on moving machinery and at unprotected heights; and work around dust, fumes, or gas and in temperature extremes indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Cooperative experience and/or an agricultural background.
Have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, ERP, and software systems specific to the feed industry.
Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor feed inventory levels and purchasing for the Cologne location.
Maintain required logs, daily truck inspections, and other documentation.
Oversee production of quality feed products in compliance with applicable laws and feed product regulations.
Provide service to feed customers and build strong customer relationships.
Resolve customer issues involving feed products and service delivery promptly and fairly according to company policies; refer unusual situations to the department manager.
Enforce company credit policy.
Ensure the Cologne location’s facilities and grounds are maintained and in good repair.
Recommend fixed-asset purchases to department management.
Work with staff to develop long- and short-term goals and programs to achieve them.
Set performance standards for assigned personnel, provide adequate training, and hold personnel accountable.
Resolve conflicts and issues among assigned personnel.
Inform the Feed Operations Manager and Human Resources of unresolved matters that may require managerial intervention or disciplinary action.
Participate in departmental, location, and company meetings and trainings as requested.
Perform administrative functions and other assigned duties and projects.
Maintain compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and attend training sessions required by law.
Assist with inspections.