Nature of Position:

This position is a working Feed Mill Manager, who is responsible for day-to-day management of employees working in the Bushnell Feed Mill. The person selected will be responsible for daily operations of the feed mill and lead department employees to meet daily production needs. The person selected will also commit to learning all processes within the Bushnell Mill.

Production-related duties include learning how to receive raw materials, internal movement of ingredients to appropriate processing / mixing functions and / or storage bins. The Mill Manager will make sure that maintenance, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping are completed as needed. The ability to operate sampling equipment, maintain focus on quality control and recordkeeping are critical to succeed in this position.

Work Time: Work hours will vary according to daily workload based on feed schedules, customer needs and productions capacities. This position includes responsibility to lead 2nd shift milling production, which may require some periods of working with the 2nd shift. This also includes the ability to work some overtime, and weekends, to ensure that our animals are fed.

Essential Functions:

(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)

• Responsible for the housekeeping and general appearance of the facility / equipment.
• Responsible for tracking, ordering and usage of ingredients on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Responsible for scheduling of feed deliveries and managing 12 to 14 drivers out of the Bushnell Mill.
• Provide active leadership of the Bushnell Mill Safety Program.
• Complete necessary employee safety training to ensure compliance and keep employees focused on accident prevention for the Bushnell Feed Mill.
• Provide day-to-day management of feed manufacturing employees in the Bushnell Feed Mill to keep focus on safety, quality, efficiency and effectively leading our employees.
• Perform critical operations to produce high quality feed in a timely, efficient manner. Duties may include loading / unloading trucks at times, operating milling equipment, operating a fork truck, operating computer-controlled systems, hand-loading smaller ingredients, etc.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it's in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and coordinate necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns.
• Provide effective leadership to employees throughout the Bushnell Feed Mill.
• Responsible for daily compliance with feed manufacturing, quality assurance programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Become PCQI certified for FSMA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Ability to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction.
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment.
• Effectively communicate with others.
• Create win/win relationships with subordinate employees.
• Focus on details and be able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Successful record of leadership and team development specifically in supervising staff which will be necessary to help achieve the goals and company objectives.
• Lead by example and create a positive energy improving group commitments.
• Demonstrate expertise in milling operations.

Job Qualifications:

• BS degree in Milling Science preferred or 2 - 5 years supervisory experience in a high-volume, integrated mill.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Dependable, self-motivated and willing to work in a very physical job.
• Effective at solving problems and making decisions as needed.
• Proven experience as a self-starter and initiative.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, managers and internal customers.
• Proven experience in staying organized and maintaining focus to critical deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of feed manufacturing automation systems.
• Proficient in feed manufacturing software, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Professional oral and written communication.

Working Conditions:

• General climate - Both climate-controlled office and environmentally controlled milling facilities.
• During summer months, outside temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and during the winter months outside temperatures may fall below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• When performing different tasks inside and/or outside noise can become very loud.
• Each day one may encounter dust, odors and other hazardous conditions/materials.
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bushnell, IL 61422: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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