Mill supervisor

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a Mill Manager join our dynamic team. If you're motivated by a fast-paced work environment, enjoy collaboration, and want to make a real impact on operational efficiency and quality, this opportunity is for you!

Why Choose Olymel?

• Career Growth and Job Security: Enjoy a stable job with opportunities for advancement.
• Company Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.
• Benefits: Take advantage of competitive benefits and attractive compensation.

Reporting to the Manager of Mill Operations, the Mill Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the company’s largest and busiest feed manufacturing facility, producing more than 105,000 tonnes annually of pelleted and mash hog feed. This role is accountable for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the mill, including grain and ingredient receiving, feed production, inventory management, shipping, quality control, maintenance coordination, and staff supervision.

The Mill Manager is expected to provide strong day-to-day leadership to a growing and relatively new team by setting clear expectations, building accountability, and fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational discipline. A key focus of this role is to strengthen team capability through coaching, mentoring, and training, while also identifying and developing future leaders within the operation.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a world-class site by ensuring high standards in safety, housekeeping, maintenance, and employee engagement. The Mill Manager must also bring a strong maintenance mindset to the operation, helping transition the site toward a more planned and scheduled maintenance approach that improves equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and supports long-term operational success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall performance of the mill to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations across all areas of the site.
• Supervise, coach, and support mill staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability by mentoring employees, strengthening performance, and developing future leaders.
• Oversee grain receiving, batching, pelleting, mash production, loadout, and shipping to ensure product is manufactured and delivered according to specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing requirements, and deliveries to meet demands.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, Feed Assure standards, and company policies.
• Drive improvement in maintenance execution by supporting more structured preventive and scheduled maintenance practices.
• Maintain the cleanliness, condition, and operational readiness of the mill, yard, vehicles, and equipment.
• Oversee feed quality and inventory control, including monthly inventory counts and ingredient management.
• Coordinate grain and ingredient procurement and scheduling to ensure consistent supply and uninterrupted production.
• Develop, maintain, and improve preventive programs, procedures, and systems that support operational performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with farmers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support employee retention and engagement by providing consistent leadership in a demanding, high-volume environment.
• Complete all required administrative duties, reporting, and documentation in support of mill operations.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Experience and Training:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Supervisory experience
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• Experience with mill batching systems
• A good understanding of swine diets and feed quality parameters
• Valid class 5 driver’s license, 1A license is an asset
• Mechanically inclined

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Here’s what Olymel has to offer you:

• A truly family-like work atmosphere
• A service recognition program
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• A group insurance program
• A group savings plan with employer contributions
• A company committed to sustainable development, offering high-quality products, promoting animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reducing its environmental impact, and giving back to the communities it operates in through various initiatives, including the “Together We Give Back” program.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

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