Job Description

Company Overview

JFS Milling is a Farbest Foods company. Because the health and welfare of our animals is crucial, we make sure their diet consists of the highest quality feed providing the most nutritional value.



One of the factors ensuring the health and proper growth of Farbest Farms' turkeys is the fresh turkey feed produced daily at Farbest's two JFS Milling operations. Our carefully formulated feed is then trucked each day to our contract growers and brooder hubs.

Position Overview

The Assistant Feed Mill Manager will learn to oversee all daily operations of a feed manufacturing facility. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality feed, regulatory compliance, and safe working conditions while managing staff, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The Assistant Mill Manager is responsible for assisting with meeting production targets, optimizing processes, controlling costs, and supporting overall business goals. This position will travel between both Milling locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Production Management

Plan, schedule, and supervise daily feed production activities. Ensure feed is manufactured accurately to formulate specifications. Monitor production efficiency, equipment performance, and product quality. Implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime.

2. Quality Control & Compliance

Oversee quality assurance programs, sampling, and testing procedures. Ensure compliance with feed safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMPs, FDA/USDA requirements depending on region). Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and inspections.

3. Safety & Maintenance

Enforce workplace safety standards and lead regular safety training. Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules for mill equipment. Respond to equipment malfunctions and ensure timely repairs.

4. Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Manage inventory levels of raw ingredients, additives, and finished feed. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure stable and timely material availability. Track costs and reduce waste through efficient storage and handling practices.

5. Staff Leadership & Training

Supervise mill employees, including operators, loaders, and feed haul drivers including contract haulers. Train staff in production processes, safety procedures, equipment operation and all required annual training. Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.

6. Recordkeeping & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, ingredient usage, and maintenance. Prepare reports for senior management on productivity, costs, and operational issues. Use mill management software or systems (e.g., batching systems, ERP tools).

Skills & Qualifications

Required

Experience in feed mill management or related manufacturing operations. Strong knowledge of feed formulation, production equipment, and milling processes. Familiarity with safety regulations and quality control standards. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage budgets and analyze operational data. This job requires that you be able to drive a company vehicle, which means you must maintain insurability. Should you no longer be able to be insured by our insurance company you will no longer be able to hold this position. Requires ability to lift moderate weight and work flexible hours during peak demand.

Education:

BS-Degree or diploma in Animal Science, Agriculture, Feed Technology, Engineering, or related field. Certification in feed safety or quality management. 2-3 years of experience with automated batching or mill control systems.

Software:

Proficiency in Excel; strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, WEM, Amino, project planning tools

Working Conditions

Primarily on-site in a production environment. * Exposure to dust, noise, and heavy machinery.