Mill Superintendent

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary based on operational needs)

About the role

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best to our people. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're a seasoned milling professional with a passion for leadership, safety, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Who You Are

The ideal Mill Superintendent is a strategic, hands-on leader with extensive milling experience and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, possess strong technical and leadership skills, and are driven to achieve exceptional operational results while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and develop the milling team to achieve maximum milling efficiencies, optimize wheat yields, and ensure safe, high-quality operations
• Drive continuous improvement while supporting Mennel's commitment to food safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Lead all milling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production
• Use Mennel's Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles for decision-making
• Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready manufacturing facility
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain milling team members
• Lead all employee safety initiatives in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS programs
• Manage equipment inventories to support preventive maintenance programs and operational reliability
• Serve as an active member of the facility Food Safety Team
• Maintain and improve master sanitation schedules and milling SOPs
• Manage wheat and flour inventories to ensure products consistently meet specification requirements
• Support equipment readiness and inventory management to maximize operational performance
• Collaborate effectively across departments and engage employees in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence throughout the milling department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in flour milling or food manufacturing operations preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving operational performance
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing abilities
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Self-motivated leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Positive, results-oriented attitude with a passion for developing people and achieving goals

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance