Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage bulk ingredient purchasing, pricing, and inventory
• Negotiates and finalizes ingredient purchase and sales contracts
• Establishes prices and margin recipes
• Maintains and coordinates daily mill production schedule and production paperwork
• Maintains business relationships with ingredient vendors, customers and independent consultants
• Schedules bulk ingredient deliveries to mill and direct farm deliveries

Other Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures (safety, quality control, record-keeping)
• Maintains closed communication with production, sales and accounting team
• Participation in customer service, including counter sales
• Attends and contributes to sales and staff meetings
• Affords assistance in new employee training, as applicable

Requirements

• Working knowledge and experience with commodity basis, hedging and contracting
• Extensive knowledge of feed industry policies, practices and procedures
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on process optimization and problem-solving
• Experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and quality assurance standards
• Effective communication skills for collaboration across departments and with external partners
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture business or related field

Benefits

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person