Job Title: Feed Mill Manager

Location: Snow Hill, MD, US

Employment Type: Permanent, Onsite

Salary Range: $70,000 – $140,000 annually

Job Description

Summary:

The Feed Mill Manager is responsible for managing the production and delivery of high-quality feed to Client Growers at the lowest cost while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. This role involves maintaining ingredient inventories, ensuring compliance with FDA and DOT regulations, and managing team members in production, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance. Additional duties include:

• Coordinating production schedules and ingredient ordering.
• Managing feed recovery, scheduling preventive maintenance, and parts ordering.
• Utilizing continuous improvement tools to enhance pellet quality, production efficiency, and delivery turn times.
• Leading safety initiatives, providing training, and effectively communicating with the team.
• Addressing customer concerns regarding feed quality, deliveries, and recovery.
• Overseeing budget development, capital plans, and preparing capital requests.
• Acting as the primary liaison with the complex toll-milling partner.

Requirements

Non-Negotiable Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of feed mill experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related Agriculture Business field preferred, or equivalent management experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record per Client Fleet Safety Manual.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in computer skills, including the ability to generate letters, spreadsheets, and queries.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily ingredient inventory for Client and FDA compliance.
• Ensure DOT compliance through daily driver report reviews.
• Maximize operational efficiency by improving crumble and pellet quality, tons per hour, and delivery turnaround.
• Manage production, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance teams effectively.
• Address customer concerns and maintain high service standards.
• Monitor budget performance and contribute to capital planning.
• Collaborate with toll-milling partners to ensure smooth operations.

What’s Exciting About This Opportunity?

This role offers significant room for growth within the company and an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a vital operational area. Client’s team culture is centered on collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Additional Information

Variable Compensation:

• Bonus target of 7%.

Relocation Support:

• Regional relocation assistance is available.

Position Details:

• Backfill position.
• This role does not have direct reports.
• Fixed work hours.