Feed Facility Supervisor - Hereford, TX

Horizon Feed Facility Supervisor Job Summary

The Horizon Feed Facility Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all daily feed mill operations to ensure efficient production, high-quality feed, employee safety, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. The successful candidate is a hands‑on leader who develops and motivates the team through training, communication, and accountability to meet production goals and maintain operational excellence.

• Manage daily feed mill operations, including grain receiving, feed commodities receiving, batching, mixing, flaking, and loadout activities.
• Enforce the feeding process, ensuring timely feed delivery and identifying bottlenecks to improve operations.
• Ensure feed is manufactured according to established formulations, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Work with the consulting nutritionist when rations are adjusted and input changes into the batching system.
• Run feed samples and adjust rations based on dry matters and feed quality.
• Monitor equipment performance, production efficiency, and feed quality to minimize downtime and waste.
• Maintain accurate ingredient inventory and coordinate raw material usage to meet demand.
• Ensure housekeeping and sanitation standards are met, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe facility.

• Provide daily oversight and management of the feed team, including training, coaching, scheduling, and evaluating employees.
• Plan and assign daily work schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and address personnel issues in coordination with management and HR.
• Champion professional development through communication, motivation, and clear expectations.

• Champion a best‑in‑class safety program by promoting consistent safety training attendance, use of PPE, and adherence to all EHS programs.
• Enforce compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and feed manufacturing standards (e.g., FDA, FSMA).
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and audits, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Responsible for lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures, preparing and issuing work permits, and coordinating maintenance work orders.

• Verify that all feed meets nutritional and quality specifications.
• Run daily reports and maintain accurate records of production, ingredient usage, quality control, and feed adjustments.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Nutrition teams to resolve feed quality issues.
• Ensure all documentation meets company and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure all feed mill equipment is in good working order and coordinate with maintenance to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintain records of all work performed.
• Assist with implementing process improvements or equipment upgrades to enhance performance and efficiency.

• Monitor and manage raw material and finished feed inventories.
• Communicate with procurement and transportation teams to ensure timely deliveries and shipments.
• Verify the accuracy of loadout and delivery documentation and ensure smooth coordination with logistics.

• Prepare daily production and shift reports for management review.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, yield, and downtime.
• Assist in budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in feed manufacturing, grain handling, or agricultural/industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Experience operating equipment or with a mechanical background.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and technology.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple…