Feed Supervisor

Central United Cooperative•Cologne, MN

8d•$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 role 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 the industry to build support and loyalty for Central United Cooperative. The position oversees feed inventory and purchasing, required records and inspections, and production of quality feed products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It provides customer service, addresses feed product and delivery issues, enforces the company credit policy, maintains the facility and grounds, and recommends fixed-asset purchases. The supervisor also sets and supports employee performance standards, training, accountability, and team goals; handles personnel conflicts; participates in meetings and training; and performs administrative work and other assigned duties.

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.
Be in good physical condition and capable of lifting, carrying, and pushing 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 indoor and outdoor temperature extremes.
Must attend all training sessions required by law and comply with company safety regulations and policies.

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 feed-industry-specific software systems.
Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor feed inventory levels and purchases 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 customer service that builds strong customer relations.
Help resolve customer issues involving feed products and service delivery promptly and fairly under company policies; refer unusual situations to the department manager.
Enforce company credit policy.
Ensure the Cologne facility 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; notify the Feed Operations Manager and Human Resources about 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.
Comply with company safety policies and attend training sessions required by law.