Feed Supervisor

Full-time

Description

Primary Objectives of the Position:

This position will serve as supervisor for assigned employees at the Cologne feed mill location. Leads the team to meet company objectives and strategies in respect to feed services provided to cooperative patrons. Responsible for overall facility maintenance and adherence to all safety programs according to OSHA federal/state regulations company policies and will assist with any inspections. Communicates with patrons employees vendors and the industry in a manner that will create support and loyalty for Central United Cooperative.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Monitors inventory levels and purchases for the Cologne location regarding feed.
• Maintains required logs daily truck inspection and other required documentation.
• Is responsible for the production of quality feed products in compliance with all laws and feed product regulations.
• Provides service to feed customers that builds strong customer relations.
• Helps to resolve customer issues with feed products and service delivery quickly and fairly in accordance with company policies. Refers unusual situations to the department manager.
• Enforces company credit policy.
• Oversees that facilities and grounds at the Cologne location are in good repair and maintained.
• Recommends fixed asset purchases to department management.
• Works with staff to develop long and short-term goals and develops programs to achieve those goals.
• Establishes standards of performance for all assigned personnel provides adequate training for personnel to be successful in meeting the outlined standards and holds personnel accountable.
• Resolves conflicts and issues between assigned personnel. Informs the Feed Operations Manager and Human Resources of any unresolved matters that potentially require managerial intervention or disciplinary action.
• Participates in departmental location and company meetings and trainings as requested.
• Performs administrative functions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Post secondary education at the college or vocational level. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Management or animal nutrition training is necessary.
• Feed operations experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Value-Added Qualifications:

• Cooperative experience and/or an agricultural background is desired.
• Have or be able to obtain Class A CDL.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications ERP and software systems specific to feed industry.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Other:

• Must be in good physical condition capable of lifting carrying and pushing weights up to sixty pounds and have full use of both arms legs and hands.
• Must be able to climb stairs reach above below and at shoulder level work on moving machinery work at unprotected heights with dust fumes or gas and in temperature extremes both inside and out.
• Must attend all training sessions required by law.
• Must comply with all safety regulations and policies of the company.

Salary Description

$70000 - $80000 / Year

Required Experience:

Manager