Overview

Feed mill managers are responsible for overseeing the production, quality, costs and safety of the mill which produces feed for animals.     

What responsibilities will I have?

• Review production records
• Schedule feed production
• Keep inventory of feed ingredients and order as needed
• Test and review feed/grain quality
• Schedule employee shifts and keep track of employee time
• Handle customer questions and complaints
• Evaluate operating procedures
• Set quality assurance standards
• Prepare and monitor monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets
• Stay up to date on new technology and ways to make process improvements
• Train new employees and provide development opportunities
• Ensure all employees are trained on safety and continue to stay up to date
• Maintain filling equipment and other equipment needed to perform duties such as loaders, scales etc.

What education and training is required?

A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, poultry science or feed mill management.

To pursue a career as a Feed Mill Manager:

• The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, business, mathematics and chemistry.

Where can I work?

Local cooperatives, independently owned feed mills, animal nutrition companies, pet food companies, feed lots and integrated poultry companies.  

Future Job Market / Outlook

The future outlook for feed mill managers will be good over the next five years.  

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• National Grain and Feed Association
• American Feed Industry Association
• State Grain and Feed Associations - ex. California Grain and Feed Association