Feed Department Manager

Feed Department Manager Location:Peru, Indiana Workplace Type:Onsite FLSA Status:Exempt Position Summary The Manager OP-Nutrition, LLC is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the feed mill to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality integrated feed mill. This role manages personnel, equipment, inventory, quality control, and regulatory compliance while coordinating closely with nutritionists, veterinarians, and production teams to meet herd nutritional requirements. Key Responsibilities Feed Mill Operations - Oversee daily feed manufacturing, batching, grinding, mixing, and delivery operations. - Detailed reporting and presentation on mill activity monthly, quarterly and annually - Monitor production schedules to meet farm demand and minimize downtime. - Oversee all Toll Mill activity, quality, costs and audits. - Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and cost-effectively. - Investigate and resolve production issues, quality deviations, or customer complaints. - Prepare production, inventory, and cost reports for management. - Control operating costs and support continuous improvement initiatives. - Optimize efficiency, throughput, and cost control within the mill. Quality Control and Biosecurity - Ensure feed formulations are produced accurately according to nutritionist specifications. - Maintain consistent feed quality and compliance with nutritional specifications. - Maintain strict quality assurance programs including ingredient verification, sequencing, and sampling. - Implement and monitor quality assurance to ensure compliance with food/feed safety programs (FDA, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, etc.) and state regulations. - Investigate and resolve production issues, quality deviations, and customer complaints. - Enforce mill biosecurity and feed safety protocols. Equipment and Facility Management - Evaluate and oversee a robust preventative maintenance program. - Monitor equipment performance and develop a preventive maintenance schedule to prevent breakdowns. - Oversee maintenance, repair, and calibration of mill equipment. - Maintain clean, organized, and safe working conditions. Inventory and Procurement - Oversee raw ingredient and finished feed inventory levels and storage conditions. - Coordinate procurement and receiving of ingredients and supplies. - Monitor ingredient usage and minimize shrink and waste. - Work with staff to ensure quality and cost competitiveness. Team Leadership - Supervise and evaluate mill management, mill and maintenance staff, and operators. - Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and education. - Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to improve management skills. Safety and Compliance - Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and workplace safety regulations. - Enforce safety standards and company policies. - Conduct safety training and incident investigations. - Maintain required records and documentation. Collaboration and Reporting Provide detailed reporting and presentations to management on mill activity monthly, quarterly and annually. Prepare production, inventory, performance, and cost reports for management. Communicate with nutrition

Created: 2026-02-06