LIVE PORK FEED MILL MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
Description
Nature of Position:
Structured developmental position designed to build future leaders within feed milling operations. The incumbent will receive comprehensive, hands-on training across core functional areas such as production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, safety, performance management, cost control and compliance requirements. Training will be conducted across multiple facilities to provide broad operational exposure and a well-rounded understanding of the organization’s processes and standards. This position carries progressive responsibility and is intended to prepare the trainee for supervisory or feed mill management roles upon successful completion of the training program.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Schedules and controls the production process following existing protocols, production records and controls.
• Monitors feed orders and assures proper execution in order to deliver feed on time.
• Reviews daily production data and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Monitors inventories on site, and coordinates with merchants on ingredients in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with transportation regarding feed deliveries.
• Controls formulas and coordinates with Formulation on formula requirements in a timely manner.
• Meet hourly/daily goals, maximizing the feed mill capacity while meeting corporate and business unit guidelines.
• Coordinates with Feed Desk, field staff and/or feed logistics personnel on feed deliveries and feed quality.
• Performs regular mill walkthroughs and acts on corrective procedures.
• Coordinates with maintenance supervisor on preventative maintenance activities.
• Supervises and coaches feed mill employees. Keeps feed mill manager timely informed of successes and challenges related to personnel.
• Assists the feed mill manager with implementation and monitoring of milling programs and special projects.
Success Factors:
Proactive learning mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adaptability and a high degree of open-mindedness. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership potential, embraces feedback, adapts quickly to change, collaborates effectively across teams, and consistently demonstrates initiative, accountability and sound judgment.
Job Qualifications:
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management, Animal Science, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lb.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing or plant environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and production areas.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, internship, or extracurricular experiences.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Willingness and ability to travel and relocate between facilities during the training program.
- Right to work in the U.S. not based solely on possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third part employer.
Desired
• Effective leadership skills.
- Experience leading projects or teams in academic or professional settings.
- Prior experience in feed milling operations, manufacturing or production.
• Interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels.
• Organized and detail orientated, manage priorities and dynamic deadlines.
• Efficient time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity and knowledge related to 5S Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in feed mill batching software (e.g. Repete ®, WEM ®, Beta Raven ®, etc.).
• Available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Working Conditions:
- Will be exposed to the elements depending on task at hand
- Will be required to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms.
Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing workspace.
EOE, including disability/vets