Feed Mill Supervisor 1st

Feed Mill Supervisor 1st – Wayne Farms

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for supervising employees and daily operations in the feed mill. Responsible for training employees, scheduling feed mill activities, ordering ingredients and supplies, conducting housekeeping audits and safety meetings. Also responsible for compliance with all company policies, FSMA regulations, and local, state and federal laws and regulations. Responsible for reviewing daily production activities.

• Supervise and train employees: leading by example, providing direction, fostering communication and administering corrective and disciplinary actions.
• Provide and enforce safety training.
• Schedule feed mill activities to include feed manufacturing and shipments.
• Schedule production to meet mill requirements, ensuring proper sequence, clean‑out procedures, products ordered and current inventories.
• Oversee and manage inventories.
• Manage daily reporting (tank chart, production record, inventory, batching summaries, etc.).
• Review daily production reports.
• Perform regular housekeeping audits.
• Comply with all company, FSMA regulations, and local, state and federal laws.
• Perform all activities required to complete daily feed mill checklist.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Direct supervision of 8–30 hourly employees.
• Required competencies:
  
  delegation, conflict management, planning, sizing‑up people and customer focus.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ progressive feed manufacturing experience.

• Associate’s Degree in Poultry, Animal or Feed Science, Biology or related field.
• 3+ years’ progressive feed manufacturing experience.
• 1+ year related supervisory experience within a similar environment.
• Experience in automated feed processing and related equipment.

• Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, track mobiles and/or drive forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate people.
• Mathematical knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office.
• Ability to manage purchases and inventory.
• Knowledge of food and feed industry regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of supporting maintenance functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and equipment malfunctions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for preventative maintenance.
• Basic reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Follow written, oral and diagram instructions.
• Interpret data and draw logical conclusions.
• Critical thinking for non‑routine problems.

• Follow and adhere to SOPs and safety requirements.
• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets.
• Comply with proper PPE requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and training certifications on relevant safety topics.

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, bend.
• Frequently climb stairs and 50+ foot ladders.
• Occasionally lift 50–100 lbs.
• Occasionally enter confined spaces.
• Frequently exposed to dusty, hot environments.
• Frequently work in loud environment requiring ear protection.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack with 2,000+ lbs. of material.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.