Director of Feed Mill Operations

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home.

We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

The Director of Feed Mill Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our feed mill, warehouse, distribution, and delivery functions. This position leads employees, coordinates production and inventory needs, supports customers and distributors, and helps ensure operations are safe, efficient, organized, and compliant.

• Supervise, coach, and support employees across feed mill, warehouse, distribution, and delivery operations.
• Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Coordinate employee schedules, coverage, training, and cross-training based on operational needs.
• Provide hands‑on support and direction throughout daily operations.
• Address employee performance or operational concerns as they arise.

• Coordinate daily production, inventory, and warehouse priorities based on customer and distributor needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and product availability and adjust production priorities as needed.
• Coordinate customer orders, production schedules, inventory, and delivery needs.
• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve productivity, organization, and inventory accuracy.
• Help ensure products are handled, stored, and produced according to established quality standards and procedures.

• Coordinate daily nutrition delivery and distribution activities.
• Work with drivers, warehouse employees, and production employees to keep orders and deliveries on schedule.
• Serve as an operational point of contact for distributors regarding product availability, scheduling, and delivery needs.
• Resolve day‑to‑day distribution and delivery issues while minimizing customer disruptions.

• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, quality standards, and operational expectations.
• Maintain required operational, quality, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor facility housekeeping and cleaning standards.
• Address operational issues and implement practical improvements to processes and workflow.

• Reinforce safety expectations and ensure employees follow required safety policies and training.
• Maintain required safety and transportation documentation.
• Monitor fleet and driver activity, including Samsara events, and provide coaching or follow‑up when needed.
• Help ensure operations comply with applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Assist with safety incident investigations and corrective actions.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance for the feed mill, warehouse, equipment, and other operational assets.
• Identify equipment and facility maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on repairs, maintenance, quotes, and scheduled work.
• Assist with facility and equipment improvement projects.
• Communicate equipment, facility, and capital needs to leadership.

• 3+ years of supervisory, leadership, or operations experience.
• Experience leading employees and providing day‑to‑day coaching and accountability.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Strong…