JOB PURPOSE

Assist the Feed mill Manager with the daily operations of the feed mill department by supervising production employees, overseeing the production, quality, costs, and safety of the mill.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Determine work assignments, establish or adjust work procedures to meet plant or production schedules.
• Oversee procedures to verify conformance to the high standards of quality as established by the current Good Manufacturing Practices for the industry.
• Learn and understand the flow of all materials, incoming and out-going, and the standard operating procedures of all areas of the Feed Mill. Must be able to operate all areas of the feed mill and completely understand automation systems.
• Review all daily usage and inventory; investigate and correct all discrepancies.
• Recommend measures to improve mill and transportation production methods, equipment performance and quality of service and carry out any needed corrective action.
• Train new employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; discipline of employees as needed; address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Timely and accurately document and follow up on any employee or operating issues.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with supervisors, peers, subordinates, internal and external customers.
• Prepare various reports and delegate appropriate duties to subordinate employees.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: Instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Tech Savvy

Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications.

Drives Results

Consistently achieving results, even under rough circumstances.

Manages Complexity

Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required. B.S. degree in Feed Science preferred. Four or more years' related experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand automation systems including mechanical and or electrical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate all routine reports and correspondence. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations. The employee is frequently exposed to feed dust.

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.