FEED MILL MANAGER jobs in Nebraska

Sandy Pine is a multigenerational, family-owned farming operation based in Nebraska. We specialize in producing the highest quality pigs for our customers around the country and transport them all over the world. We are made up of multiple farm locations, all strategically located to provide our pigs with the safest and healthiest environment. Because of this commitment to excellence, we provide the highest quality swine genetics in the industry.

This position is located in Ainsworth, Nebraska.

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for the oversight and operations of all aspects of the Ainsworth Feed Processing site, including training, teaching, and coaching of employees daily to ensure consistent implementation of best practices within the feed mill to support productivity, optimize efficiency and safeguard the well-being of all employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote team excellence in planning, scheduling, execution of standard work, operational efficiency, and driving results, while understanding the company vision to successfully manage and support innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage overall efficiency and profitability of the feed mill, including procurement of feed ingredients by seeking best cost options and sourcing grain through local farmers.
• Oversee feed mill software programs and feed budgeting, providing suggestions based on profit and loss performance. Maintain focus on fiduciary responsibility to reduce controllable costs, including labor resources to enforce employee efficiency.
• Partner with nutritionist and veterinarian staff on food ingredients to ensure dietary needs of animals are maintained at all times. Receive and record incoming ingredients/grains, mix and make feed to be transported to surrounding farms.
• Ensure standard operating and biosecurity protocols are followed in accordance with company standards to support the overall health and well-being of all animals at farms.
• Manage the scheduling of delivery driver routes to ensure movement of food supports the needs of surrounding farms and resolve issues quickly and efficiently to avoid disruption to production.
• Perform general repairs on augers and machinery, including routine maintenance on all equipment. Support new construction and/or changes to existing layout.
• Promote safe work habits and a safe working environment, ensuring all work-related injuries are properly reported, documented, and reduced through proper training and safety procedure enforcement.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the feed mill (control room, mixing area, outside, etc.), holding employees accountable for the care and cleanliness of work site. Implement best practices for environment stewardship.
• Enforce performance management practices are in place to drive performance, reinforce positives behaviors and enhance production of team. Host regular monthly safety training, team meetings and support an environment that fosters implementation of innovative ideas.
• Partner with Human Resources on all employment related actions.
• Perform other duties as determined by senior leadership.

Operating Farm Equipment (if applicable to position as determined by management):

• Be properly trained and certified to operate equipment and vehicles (rented or owned) according to the operator's manual and OSHA standards if applicable.
• Check and maintain all fluid levels according to the operator's manual, prior to starting (vehicles, trucks, tractors, skid steers, UTV side-by-side, etc.).
• Use only the recommended types of fluids listed in the operator’s manual.
• Grease tractors, loaders, skid steers, manure spreader, construction equipment, pay loaders, disk, etc. according to the operator’s manual prior to operation.
• Allow trucks, tractors, skid steers, pay loaders, construction equipment, or any machinery with an engine and fluid levels to warm up all fluid levels including hydraulic oil prior to operation.
• Understand that warranty work can be denied if non-recommended fluids are utilized, or not maintained to the proper level, and not greased.

Job Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of related experience.
• 5 years of proven feel mill management experience required.
• Grain marketing experience required.
• Experience with Feed Office Enterprise software and/or other feed software program(s) preferred.
• 2 or 4 year degree with an agriculture-based major is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of swine production management experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Display a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work successfully with limited supervision.
• Ability to recognize problems before they occur and take a proactive approach to resolve the issue.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage confrontational situations in a fair, consistent, and prompt manner.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead by example and positively influence a group of people.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and support organizational processes and goals.
• Ability to work in conditions with varying temperatures, loud noise, odiferous and dust.
• Ability to stand and walk on concreate floors for up to 9 hours per day, with the ability repeatedly lift 55 pound bags.
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts while wearing required personal protective equipment and adhering to all safety standards.
• Ability to perform the required functions of the job, including physical demands like pushing, kneeling and bending at the waist for long periods of time, climbing up/down stairs, and operating high power equipment.
• Drivers license required.

Benefits:
Sandy Pine offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time positions:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance & Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off