Who are we :
We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!
Learn more here : https : / / www.thewengergroup.com
What your day looks like :
The Mill Shift Supervisor is the first level of leadership at the mill. They oversee and assist in the daily production of feed and receipt of ingredients as well as scheduling, assigning and training mill personnel on scheduled shifts. To accomplish these responsibilities, they will effectively collaborate with quality, procurement, nutrition, and transportation areas of the Company as it relates to feed produced on their shift. Additionally, these supervisors are highly knowledgeable of the quality assurance program as it pertains to all mill processes.
Talent Management
- Responsible for supervising and evaluating Mill technicians on assigned shift (such as performance review).
- Assist in the training and enforcement of all environmental, quality, and food safety policies and procedures
- Participate in the recruiting efforts for Mill technicians and laborers
Milling Operations
Effectively and efficiently operate all areas of the mill.Oversee and assist in the production of feed on assigned shift effectively and efficiently.Responsible for overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility throughout the shift as determined by the Mill Supervisor. Assign and conduct housekeeping activities.Enforce safety policies and procedures to minimize incidence of injury and reduce amount of recordable injuries.Ensure quality processes are adhered to and all personnel are knowledgeable of key quality assurance practices in areas where they are working. Ingredient and Inventory ManagementMonitor and keep accurate ingredient / grain and bagged inventories.Effectively communicate with Transportation, Logistics, Nutrify and the outside mills. Transportation and DeliveryCollaborate with Logistics and drivers to ensure efficiency and quality product Customer ManagementEnforce environmental, quality, and food safety policies and procedures.Investigate, communicate and report feed related issues on their shift Administrative and OtherMaintain usage reports and operational records as needed.Navigate, use and understand Wenger System and Laserfiche, as appropriate.Function in an “on call” capacity.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 Supervisor.Perform other duties as determined by Mill leadership .Who you are :
Demonstrates Wenger’s Core ValuesAbility to understand and follow Food Safety Standards – FSMA and SQF and State regulationsProficient math skillsIntermediate computer skills, including MS Word and ExcelAbility to work weekends, holidays and overtime as neededAbility to work in a safe and efficient mannerPositive attitudeAdaptable to changeDemonstrates safe behavior and ability to follow policies and proceduresGeneral maintenance skillsDemonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skillsSolid oral and written communication skillAbility to operate various types of feed mill and related machineryA minimum requirement of a high school degree or equivalentAble to perform all functions of Mill Technician II within first 6 (six) months in the positionMinimum of 1 year of experience in a feed mill or comparable manufacturing environment (preferred)Knowledge of feed manufacturing techniques, equipment operation and maintenance preferredDemonstrated leadership capabilitiesPossess a knowledge level of animal nutrition preferredPhysical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly and up to 100 lbs. on occasionAbility to climb ladders and work in high placesAbility to work in confined spacesAbility to work in dusty conditionsIn addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building :
Promotional opportunitiesRewards and recognition programsRobust onboarding and training programEmployee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)Employee referral programEncouraging and collaborative cultureWhat our benefits are :
Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.Carebridge Employee Assistance ProgramFor all full-time members :
MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings Account (HSA)Medical Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountLife Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityPet Insurance2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for a $2 / hour shift differential.Weekend shift positions are eligible for a $3 / hour shift differential.Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.