Job Details
Country View Family Farms is hiring an Assistant Feed Mill Manager at our New Columbia, PA . This role oversees all aspects of feed mill production, from receiving through load-outs, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to company standards. Responsibilities include managing milling operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and implementing SOPs for quality control and safety. The position also involves leadership of a team of operators, scheduling labor, coordinating maintenance and production planning. Candidates should have at least 3 years of leadership experience in feed manufacturing, effective communication skills, and a solid understanding of feed mill processes. Join our team dedicated to upholding CVFF/Clemens Food Group's mission, vision, and values. Apply today!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tasks
Maintain completion records of team member trainings
Assure all CVFF team members meet position competencies
Monitor and track progress of team member trainings by department
Communicate with CVFF mgmt. on current training progress
Facilitate development, planning and implementation of department trainings
Develop content for training PR materials
Communicate with CFG Alchemy Manager to upload trainings
Responsibilities
Milling Operations
Understands Company goals and aligns milling operations to meet the target metrics
Responsible for all mill production areas from receiving through load-out
Understands Mill Control Systems (WEM, REPETE, BETA RAVEN, etc.).
Maintains accurate mill inventories reporting and levels needed to sustain daily operations
Ensures the quality of ingredients from receipt through storage, including bin rotation and clean out.
Reviews and analyzes Production Reports for efficiency & continuous improvement.
Responsible for executing SOPs for all mill activities.
Responsible for executing all company programs. Including the Safety Program, QA/QC programs.
Responsible to comply with all environmental policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow Food Safety Standards FSMA & State Regulations. Knowledge to become a PCQI for the company's FSMA plan.
Ensures overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility.
Provides input to annual budgeting process to include staffing plan and production related cost metrics.
Team Member Leadership
Directly Supervises a Team of Feed Mill Operators and Shift Leads.
Schedules and Supervises the daily mill labor planning & utilization to meet required production targets over 3 shifts.
Provides effective leadership to drive engagement and morale of mill Team Members.
Coordinates with the Maintenance Supervisor for the repair and maintenance of all equipment.
Collaborates with Feed Haul Transportation Supervisor for effective production planning & load-out of finished feeds.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for all Production Team Member training, development, performance appraisals, and employee retention goals.
Leads all Feed Mill operations in absence of the Feed Mill Manager.
Training
Provides development opportunities for Feed Mill Production Team Members.
Responsible that all mill employees are properly trained in all applicable company programs.
Ensure all team members are up to date on required Safety trainings.
Assist HR in keeping all training material current to operating processes.
Coordinate cross-training events between all mill departments.
Leads Safety training.
Team CFG
Help incorporate new ideas into the production system.
Support the CVFF and CFG key expectations.
Support Mission and Vision of CVFF.
Participate in CVFF departmental meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 3 Years' Experience of leadership experience Feed Manufacturing.
Bachelor's Degree in related field strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Proven record of accomplishment of success in managing and leading a team.
An understanding of the feed mill process is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Edit as necessary
Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure.
Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct.
Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values.
Complete all other tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Edit as necessary
Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for more than 85% of the time.
Moving/ Traversing: The person in this position needs to frequently move around the Production areas of the Barns/ Farm and will be moving/ traversing more than 85% of the time to attend to the care needs of the animals.
Operating/ Activating/ Using/ Preparing/ Inspecting/ Placing/ Positioning: Frequently utilizes animal movement techniques, breeding or farrowing equipment, etc.
Ascend/ Descend/ Traverse: Occasionally ascends/ descends a ladder to work atop equipment and/ or provide routine maintenance of Electronic Sow Feeders (ESF s) or compost structures.
Position Self to Move: Frequently positions self to complete tasks by reaching under/ around animals, into/ out of animal crates/ pens, remove material from the floor/ walls, and assist animals in the farrowing process.
Communicate/ Detect/ Identify/ Exchange Information: Constant visual monitoring of sow/ animal health and well-being, frequent communication with Team Members regarding animal movements, health status, task completion, etc. Shares information regarding task completion with Farm management.
Move/ Transport/ Install/ Remove: Frequently moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 75 pounds, rarely moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequently transports equipment/ materials/ animals through various areas of the Barn weighing 50 pounds or more. Frequently utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) including animal sort boards weighing up to 25 pounds and requiring the ability to twist, bend, and maneuver around the body.
Work Environment: Frequent exposure to loud noises, dirty/ dusty environments, hot and cold temperatures, outdoor environments, animal dander, manure, blood.
DISCLAIMER
The Team Member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable Team Members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
As requirements and Team Member skill levels change, the Supervisor may revise and/ or add duties to reflect these changes. The company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Education
Preferred
High School or GED or better
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks