Mill Superintendent

The Mennel Milling Company • Newton, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Superintendent provides leadership and oversight for all milling and elevator operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while maximizing wheat yields and operational performance. This role involves leading teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in grain handling, milling, food manufacturing, or industrial operations
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated project management and analytical problem-solving ability
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments and organizational levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn industry-specific software systems
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading all milling and elevator operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
• Providing strategic direction and operational oversight for department activities
• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing milling and elevator employees
• Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, sanitation requirements, and company safety programs
• Maintaining an everyday audit-ready facility and promoting a strong food safety culture
• Leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS programs
• Managing equipment inventories to support preventative maintenance programs and operational reliability
• Serving as an active member of the facility Food Safety Team
• Maintaining master sanitation schedules and SOPs related to milling and elevator operations
• Developing and implementing best practices for the handling, blending, storage, and transfer of wheat and flour
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance
• Collaborating across departments and engaging team members in problem-solving and process improvements
• Using Mennel’s Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles in decision-making
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED