Mill Supervisor

Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana•Three Forks, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Supervisor oversees daily mill operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of flour, cereal, grain, and other milled products. The role leads mill team members, coordinates production activities, maintains quality standards, and ensures equipment, personnel, and resources are effectively used to meet production goals. The supervisor promotes safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while supporting Wheat Montana's operational and customer service objectives. The position directly supervises mill production employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing and making hiring recommendations, onboarding, training, scheduling, directing work, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and administering corrective action when necessary. The supervisor serves as a role model for safety, food safety, professionalism, and company values.

Requirements

Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple operational activities effectively.
Strong understanding of milling, grain handling, food production, or manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP principles, sanitation requirements, and quality management systems.
Ability to analyze operational data and make sound business decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in English as a primary or secondary language is required to communicate effectively with leadership, employees, vendors, and regulatory personnel.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to safely operate or oversee the operation of mill equipment and material handling systems.
Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing, grain processing, milling, food production, or related industrial experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, associate degree, or technical training in manufacturing, agriculture, milling, food science, or a related field.
Minimum of 1–3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of production scheduling, quality systems, and food safety programs.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily mill operations, production schedules, and workflow to meet operational goals.
Lead, train, coach, and develop mill employees to ensure safe and efficient work performance.
Monitor production processes to ensure product quality, consistency, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Oversee grain receiving, storage, handling, milling, packaging, and finished product inventory activities.
Ensure food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, allergen control, sanitation, and quality assurance requirements are followed.
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental standards.
Manage employee scheduling and attendance, coach performance, address discipline, and conduct performance evaluations.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, quality, and maintenance records.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, transportation, warehouse, and production teams to support business objectives.
Monitor production costs, material usage, waste reduction, and operational efficiencies.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process improvements.
Investigate and document safety incidents, quality concerns, and operational issues.
Assist with workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and training activities.
Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations; onboard, train, schedule, direct, and evaluate employees; address complaints and resolve problems; and administer corrective action when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned to support mill and company operations.