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Feed Production Supervisor

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Ernst Grain & Livestock

Clear Spring, MD (In Person)

$52,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Job Description

We are a family-owned, innovative agricultural business with an active crop farm and a growing direct-to-customer operation, seeking a hands-on Feed Production Supervisor to lead our grain milling operations. This role is focused on execution - mixing batches, keeping milling and production on track, overseeing a small team, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring orders are produced correctly and on time. The right person is a dependable doer who notices problems early, solves them quickly, and holds others accountable without needing constant direction. All of our grains are direct marketed, and we operate in a small business environment where everyone plays a key role. Oversee our grain processing and feed mixing systems making sure the work gets done right every time. Feed Production Supervisor This position is responsible for all value added production and processing of our grains. Working along side the rest of the management team - Inventory, quality control, manufacturing, and warehousing fall under the realm of this position. All things related to taking the grain from bulk storage to fulfilling customer orders through shipping. As a smaller company, this is a hands on role where the supervisor is working directly with the production team leading the way. While some desk work is required, this is very much a role that is actively involved on the production floor. Primary Responsibilities Mix and produce bulk feed for the bagging line. Prioritize schedules and oversee production staff to meet customer order demands Coordinate with the production team to achieve daily production goals. Manage bulk & bag inventory - Create & execute Manufacturing Orders to meet target inventory levels. Feed Ingredient Purchasing - Compare costs, order appropriate products, create PO's, and update costing in spreadsheets. Order packaging materials as necessary. Oversee bagged grain warehouse operations. Ensure the warehouse stays neat and orderly. Ensure all operational procedures are completed and up to date in management systems. Oversee pest control Communicate any mechanical issues to the maintenance team to ensure no down time on equipment. Other duties production related as assigned.
Benefits:
PTO, Incentive Pay Program, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance Stipend, Vison Insurance, Dental Insurance, Simple IRA Retirement Matching Pay:
$23.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 45.0 - 55.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe your experience overseeing daily operations or production. What were you responsible for each day? How do you keep a team on task when things get busy or behind schedule? Have you ever been responsible for inventory or materials? If so, how did you keep things accurate? This role requires being hands-on while also leading a team. Are you comfortable working in a dusty environment routinely mixing feed and fulfilling orders? Give an example of a time you improved a process or made something run more efficiently. What does "a successful day at work" look like to you? This role involves managing production, inventory, and a small team in a fast-paced environment. What part of that do you feel most confident in? Least confident in? Are you comfortable working 50+ hours per week during busy periods if needed? What made you apply for this position? What are you looking for in a career/workplace? This role requires someone who takes ownership of the day without being told what to do. Why do you believe you are that type of person? Out of all of your previous experiences, what makes you the most qualified for this position?
Work Location:
In person

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