Mill Manager

Position:

Mill Manager Overview:

Manages the mill and its employees to optimize efficiency, and profitability, through successfully directing and coordinating activities of employees who are engaged in the daily mill operations. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Project capital expenditures for milling facility and prepares and maintains annual mill budget. Ensure the performance of quality control procedures on all incoming feed ingredients. Maintain adequate inventory of commodities. Manage, lead, and develop all Mill employees. Interviews and train new employees through training, then plans, assigns, directs work. Work closely with consultants to optimize cattle performance. Ensure compliance with all FDA regulations regarding medicated feed and micro ingredients. Develop and maintain emergency back-up procedures for occurrences of mill outages, e.i., equipment breakdowns, power outages. Directs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Performs quality control procedures for feed mixing, distribution and maximum consumptions. Works closely with consultants to optimize cattle performance and health. Communicates milling issues to appropriate personnel. Project capital expenditures for Mill department and prepares and maintains the annual Mill department budget. Manages expenses by studying historical data, anticipating needs, researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels and approving orders. Maintains all necessary and pertinent production records. Prepare and follow the preventative maintenance schedule for the Milling department. Prepares and coordinates feeding and milling schedules with the Mill Manager. Evaluates personnel for job performance and bonus, as well as rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure monthly housekeeping inspections. Ensure compliance with all ISO/HACCP and OSHA/Safety procedures, rules and regulations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Other duties may be assigned. Competencies Display consistent skills, behaviors, and attitudes congruent with the values and strategies of Green Plains Cattle Company; model high performing level of motivation, performance and personal integrity that others strive to emulate; match actions and words. Understand the organization, strategic objectives, structure; work effectively within the organization to achieve results; work continuously to make linkages and build networks within the organization. Know customers in the market territory; keep up to date on key competitors; understand and respond to the needs and expectations of relevant customer segments; establish effective working relationships with customers to gain respect and loyalty; identify opportunities presented by changes and shifts in the marketplace. Match resources, processes, and management style to the demands of the situation; preserve and develop productive capacity while accomplishing immediate and long-term objectives, concentrating on core business. Monitor daily implementation of activities, projects, policies and procedures; notice errors and gaps; keep detailed and accurate records; process paperwork promptly and follow up on important details. Understand the financial implications of various actions; make effective use of various sources of financial information (e.g., operating reports, spreadsheets, etc.) establish and meet realistic budget goals based on sound cost analysis; take continuous action to control costs while maintaining high quality performance. Meet or exceed technical/functional expectations. Provide consistent, clear work direction relative to current priorities; delegate and assign work based on employee skill, experience and development needs; monitor work progress against goals; manage conflicting requirements; remove obstacles; instill a sense of urgency relative to task. Communicate in an open, straight forward, honest and respectful style; check for message clarity; understand the effect the communication style has on others, including nonverbal communications; plan for and adapt to the wide variety of communication preferences and needs of others. Develop an understanding of and assesses group dynamics; take action to enhance the productivity and collaboration among subordinates and peers; create an environment that encourages and reinforces teamwork. Assume responsibility for necessary actions or problems resolution; appropriately initiate behavior on projects or initiatives without requiring explicit management direction or guidance; know when management involvement is required and seek it out. Keep personal feelings in check; remain impartial; gather relevant data before taking action. Deal with others in an honest, ethical and fair manner; act in ways that are consistent with beliefs: openly address conflicts when they arise; provide clear and appropriate reasons for decisions. Supervisory responsibilities Yes Work environment In this role you will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold. Ability to work on-call on occasions, weekends, and holiday. Physical demands Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time. Ability to work extended hours 10-11 hours per day. This individual must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Travel required None Required education and experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience displaying excellent communication and leadership skills are required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus. Preferred education and experience Successful experience in a grain milling environment. 2 years supervisory or management experience Good understanding of OSHA guidelines is needed as well as an understanding of cattle accounting system.

Competitive compensation and benefits including:

401k Company Match Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off(PTO) Work authorization/security clearance requirements Cobalt Cattle Company participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States. Affirmative Action/EEO statement Cobalt Cattle Company, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer

Note:

Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee's signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee's "at will" employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.