Feed Location Leader (AS)
| Job Title | Feed Location Leader (AS) |
| Job ID | WA-11155 |
| Job Type | FullTimeRegular |
| Location | Iowa |
| Salary Range | $110000 - $150000 |
| Comission / Bonus | Bonus Potential of 10-20% |
| Benefits |
Job Title: Feed Location Leader (AS)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 5–6 years relevant experience; feed background and budgeting preferred.- Minimum 5 years of exempt-level supervisory experience in commercial feed manufacturing.
- Strong communication skills; ability to write reports and interpret technical/regulatory documents.
- Strong math skills (percentages, proportions, measurements, algebra/geometry).
- Problem-solving ability in variable situations.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, flexible work hours.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and milling software.
- Ability to read feed formulas and manufacturing sequences.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Equipment Exposure
- Applicators, forklifts, loaders, grain legs, belts, trucks, sprayers, welders, tractors, and related equipment.Job Description
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing an established Agriculture Cooperative seeking a Feed Location Manager. Under the direction of the Feed Process and Quality Director and/or VP of Feed, the Feed Location Leader this Location Leader will be responsible for the daily leadership and oversight of feed mill operations, including production, batching/mixing, pelleting, loadout, delivery logistics, and office administration. This role ensures feed quality, regulatory compliance, mill efficiency, grain quality, grain management, and a safe working environment across all assigned feed locations.
Essential Duties
- Follow all Company, OSHA, FDA, and FSMA safety and compliance standards.
- Support producers, nutritionists, and internal teams with strong customer service.
- Handle escalated customer issues related to feed quality, delivery, and performance.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Manage daily production schedules, mill run times, batching priorities, and delivery routing.
- Assign duties to ensure feed quality, service levels, and production timelines.
- Coordinate staffing, equipment needs, maintenance, and operational improvements.
- Oversee weekly inventories for ingredients, grain, micros, finished feed, and quality holds.
- Maintain and enforce SOPs, quality checks, and safety protocols.
- Train and coach staff on regulatory, operational, and safety standards.
- Implement company policies and develop site-specific SOPs.
- Develop annual budgets; monitor shrink, maintenance, labor efficiency, and profitability.
- Ensure safe equipment operation (LOTO, confined space, dust control, etc.).
- Manage employee relations, performance, and personnel issues.
- Maintain mill housekeeping and facility cleanliness.
- Oversee minor repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure reliability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of Operations Supervisors, Logistics Supervisors, Grain Supervisor, CSR’s, and production staff.
- Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, discipline, and workflow coordination.
- Serve as coach/mentor and provide daily operational guidance.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Warren Abbott at 308-382-7454.