Feed Mill Manager - South Central FS, Inc. - Watson, IL
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
About the role
Responsible for directing the daily operations, the entire feed manufacturing and delivery process, and for producing and delivering high quality feed to the organization’s population. The Feed Mill Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This position involves tight deadlines and scheduling, constant communication with upper management, vendors, farm managers, feed truck drivers, mill technicians, and feed sales specialists.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to all employees within the feed manufacturing department by establishing and communicating expectations, providing clear instructions, and coordinating all production and delivery scheduling.
- Oversee all feed production and delivery activities.
- Establish and maintain an effective inventory control program to achieve budgeted targets.
- Work with company vendors to ensure high quality, cost-effective, and value-added feed products.
- Understand and ensure compliance with all transportation, environmental, and feed production regulations and policies.
- Direct all feed transportation operations with focus on bio-security, efficiency, value, and timeliness.
- Coordinate and monitor all feed production equipment, facility, and truck maintenance/repairs.
- Manage and maintain an adequate yet cost-effective grain, ingredient, and supplement inventory.
- Maintain all required records related to production, drug/supplement usage, and feed transportation.
- Compare cost on tools, parts, and materials needed for the department.
- Prepare and monitor all feed production/transportation related budgeting and financial controls.
- Provide information and recommendations to upper management related to feed production/transport and related cost reduction opportunities.
- Develop and evaluate the efficiency of all related standard operating procedures and training regimens.
- Develop, communicate, and enforce all feed production and delivery related biosecurity rules and practices.
- Administer an effective safety program to ensure safe equipment, a safe environment, and policies/procedures that define safe work habits.
- Participate as a contributing team member in appropriate company-wide meetings and trainings.
- Directly supervise employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies/procedures and applicable laws.
- Successfully adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with EHS, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory agency policies and procedures at all times.
- All other duties as assigned.
Pay
Salary range: $80,000–$110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.
Benefits
- Fully funded pension
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Supplemental plans: accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.