Feed Facility Supervisor - Hereford, TX

Horizon Feed Facility Supervisor

Job Summary: The Horizon Feed Facility Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all daily feed mill operations to ensure efficient production, high-quality feed, employee safety, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who develops and motivates the team through training, communication, and accountability to meet production goals and maintain operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:
Operations & Production

• Manage daily feed mill operations, including grain receiving, feed commodities receiving, batching, mixing, flaking, and loadout activities.
• Enforce the feeding process, ensuring timely feed delivery and identifying bottlenecks to improve operations.
• Ensure feed is manufactured according to established formulations, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Work with the consulting nutritionist when rations are adjusted and input changes into the batching system.
• Run feed samples and adjust rations based on dry matters and feed quality.
• Monitor equipment performance, production efficiency, and feed quality to minimize downtime and waste.
• Maintain accurate ingredient inventory and coordinate raw material usage to meet demand.
• Ensure housekeeping and sanitation standards are met, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe facility.

Supervision & Leadership

• Provide daily oversight and management of the feed team, including training, coaching, scheduling, and evaluating employees.
• Plan and assign daily work schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and address personnel issues in coordination with management and HR.
• Champion professional development through communication, motivation, and clear expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting consistent safety training attendance, use of PPE, and adherence to all EHS programs.
• Enforce compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and feed manufacturing standards (e.g., FDA, FSMA).
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and audits, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Responsible for lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures, preparing and issuing work permits, and coordinating maintenance work orders.

Quality Control & Recordkeeping

• Verify that all feed meets nutritional and quality specifications.
• Run daily reports and maintain accurate records of production, ingredient usage, quality control, and feed adjustments.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Nutrition teams to resolve feed quality issues.
• Ensure all documentation meets company and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance & Equipment

• Ensure all feed mill equipment is in good working order and coordinate with maintenance to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintain records of all work performed.
• Assist with implementing process improvements or equipment upgrades to enhance performance and efficiency.

Inventory & Logistics

• Monitor and manage raw material and finished feed inventories.
• Communicate with procurement and transportation teams to ensure timely deliveries and shipments.
• Verify the accuracy of loadout and delivery documentation and ensure smooth coordination with logistics.

Administrative & Reporting

• Prepare daily production and shift reports for management review.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, yield, and downtime.
• Assist in budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in feed manufacturing, grain handling, or agricultural/industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Experience operating equipment or with a mechanical background.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and technology.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory standards in feed production.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and drive operational results.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures typical of feed mill environments.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.