Position summary:

The Regional Mill Supervisor is responsible for performing all phases necessary for daily production and transportation activities. The supervisor will delegate the work assignment of shift personnel or perform the work as needed when short staff. To accomplish these responsibilities, they will effectively collaborate with quality, procurement, and nutrition, areas of the Company. The Regional Mill Supervisor is also highly knowledgeable of all aspects of our Quality Assurance Program.

The Regional Mill Supervisor is responsible for: scheduling daily feed mill activities; supervising the week end Logistics Planner and coordinating transportation activities supervising the receipt and inventory of ingredients; preparing for and coordinating housekeeping activities; working with Maintenance team members on a daily basis in addressing downtime and other equipment related issues; facilitating and scheduling mandatory and other appropriate training; and participating in safety meetings.

Who are we:

• We're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!
• We provide our customers with poultry, swine, and dairy feeds, performance ingredient solutions, conventional and specialty eggs, grain, fertilizer, and allied services in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
• We've grown steadily since 1944 from a single location to ten feed milling locations in two states.
• Over 850 team members now call The Wenger Group home.
• We provide ample room for career growth and advancement.
• Additional information can be found at our web site: https://www.thewengergroup.com

What will you do:

Talent Management

• Supervise and coordinate with Mill Managers and Mill Shift Supervisors all labor planning, utilization and evaluation.
• Work closely with the Centralized Training Manager to coordinate and deliver the training of all mill team members
• Actively engage in recruiting and retaining efforts Milling Operations
• Effectively and efficiently direct operations of all areas of the mill and delivery to  ensure adherence to quality processes.
• Responsible for the timely production of feed and the most efficient feed manufacturing and delivery process to be utilized.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team members the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of all equipment and coordinating repair and maintenance with feed production.
• Ensures compliance with all Mill and transportation Safety procedures and programs with Compliance Coordinator to minimize incidence of injury and reduce amount of recordable injuries.
• Perform intermediate level mechanical tasks and projects as needed.

Ingredient and Inventory Management

• Work closely with the Mill Managers taking ownership for overall mill inventories.
• Attend and interact with full physical inventories as scheduled.
• Ensure mill team is properly trained on physical inventory count and cutoff procedures.
• Coordinate with Cost Accountant on all changes that may impact inventory count or measurement accuracy.
• Effectively communicate and plan workflow with Transportation, Logistics, Nutrify and mills, all feed and ingredient related needs.

Transportation and Delivery

• Supervise daily workload to promote efficient loading and delivery of finished feed
• Drive efficiency of related processes to reduce wait times Customer Management
• Investigate quality related issues identified during in process assessment and testing Administrative and Other
• Coordinate reporting and record-keeping functions with Mill Managers and Mill Shift Supervisors
• Maintain usage reports and operational records as needed
• Navigate, use and understand Wenger System and Laserfiche, as appropriate
• Function in an "on call" capacity for manufacturing and delivery functions
• Ability to fill in on other shifts as needed including weekends and overtime.
• Complete required training in a timely manner
• Assume duties during absence of Mill Manager
• Perform other duties as determined by the Mill Manager

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly and up to 100 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in dusty conditions

Who are you:

• Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values
• Ability to understand and follow Food Safety Standards – FSMA and SQF and State regulations
• Experience participating as a Safety Representative on the Safety Committee preferred
• Proficient math skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Solid oral and written communication skill
• Positive attitude
• Adaptable to change
• Demonstrates safe behavior and ability to follow policies and procedures
• Intermediate maintenance skills
• Ability to operate various types of feed mill and related machinery
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values
• A minimum requirement of a high school degree and an associate or college degree desired (BA or BS in agriculture, manufacturing or relevant industry preferred)
• Able to proficiently perform all functions of Mill Technician III
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a feed mill or comparable manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of feed manufacturing techniques, equipment operation and maintenance
• Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities
• Possess an advanced knowledge level of animal nutrition

Benefits you will have*:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Hams and Turkeys
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CDL Tuition Reimbursement
• Wenger Scholarship Program
• Uniform and/or Corporate Wear
• Tool and Boot Allowances
• Recognition Awards
• Employee Perks Program
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Celebratory giveaways throughout the year
• Sign on Bonus (eligible positions)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Annual bonus based on the achievement of business goals.

*full time positions