General Description / Objective
The Friona Mill Manager Supervises and coordinates the activities of team members engaged in the care of the feed mill at the Feedyard facility.
Adheres to safety policies, responsible for expense management and Beef Quality Assurance Handling Guidelines.
The Mill Manager adds value and quality services to the Mill Department by ensuring safe, and quality feed processes in a timely manner. Successful candidates should be highly participative, team-orientated, and have high levels of communication.
Roles and Tasks
Mill Department:
- Manage a team of 7-11 individuals, monitoring all mill tasks.
- Manage controls and scales to produce a consistent, top-quality ration per the Nutritionist guidelines.
- Maintain necessary records to ensure proper physical inventory in the ration.
- Schedule ration flow with feeders to provide maximum efficiency and minimum carryover of finished ration.
- Know the location of all mill machinery.
- Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean working environment to ensure a safe working environment.
- Continual observation and adherence to safety policies and procedures
- Maintains inventory at desired levels.
- Fulfills all reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- Adhere to HR policies and best practices.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Profile / Professional Competencies
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in animal science or agriculture-related field.
Prefer at least three (1-3) years working with animal production.
Experience in lieu of education considered.
Specific Knowledge:
- Able to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Experience with scheduling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with a fast-paced environment
- 3+ years of experience
- Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines
- Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
- Able to lead and create a safe environment.
Position Requirements
Special Conditions / Requirements:
- Walking, standing, and engaging in movement throughout the day.
- variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery.
- Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty.
- Work closely with the Leadership team at the facility.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in animal science or agriculture-related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience working with animal production
- Ability to lead and manage a team (7-11 members)
- Able to troubleshoot mechanical problems
- Experience with scheduling and ration flow coordination
- Knowledge of industry regulations and Beef Quality Assurance handling guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain inventory, records, and reporting requirements
- Ability to perform physical tasks and operate heavy machinery in variable temperatures and dusty conditions
- Commitment to and ability to enforce safety policies and maintain a safe working environment
What We Do
Friona Industries is dedicated to producing beef responsibly, focusing on animal care, quality, and sustainable practices. Founded in 1962, it has grown into a leading cattle feeder.
