Plant Manager Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.

Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.

But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.

With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.

At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.

Summary :

The Feed Mill Manager Trainee trains to oversee all aspects of production, delivery, maintenance, and customer service for the feed mill operations. In collaboration with Plant Manager they will provided day to day support to the feed mill. The Feed Mill Manager Trainee will follow all JDH safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Efficiently coordinate and manage production practices to ensure efficient, quality-controlled feed is produced in a safe working environment.
• Maintain Safe Feed / Safe Food procedures and certification. Follow all Current GMPs.
• Maintain inventory balances and quality assurance.
• Test and summarize quality control data and share with Assistant General Manager and Feed Business Manager.
• Interview, hire, and train employees.
• Manage employees to be effective on the job and to grow professionally. Track employee accountability.
• Lead the entire team and support their growth and development.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Physical Demands