Job Description

Now Hiring: Feed Mill Manager

PIPESTONE – Helping Farmers
White, SD (Brookings Area)

PIPESTONE is growing, and we’re looking for a Feed Mill Manager to lead daily operations at our White, SD feed mill. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys managing people, process, and production in a fast‑paced agricultural environment.

Position Objective:

Lead and manage a motivated team of mill operators and drivers while efficiently operating and maintaining a feed mill. Serve as the main point of contact for day‑to‑day mill communication, oversee scheduling, inventory, and production, and ensure safe, accurate, and timely feed delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, schedule, and communicate with mill operators and drivers
• Manage day‑to‑day feed mill operations and workflow
• Schedule inbound and outbound loads of ingredients and finished feed
• Manage inventory of micro and macro ingredients
• Understand basics of nutrition, feed ingredients, and feed budgets
• Ensure accuracy, batching integrity, and attention to detail
• Utilize mill automation and feed ordering software
• Work within Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Coordinate with feed mills, pig owners, and suppliers
• Operate small equipment (forklift, skid loader, etc.)
• Assist team members and complete miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Support facility upgrades and oversee basic mill and site maintenance

Qualifications:

• Background in agriculture, animal science, grain science, or management
• Experience with feed milling, feed ingredients, livestock, or customer relations preferred
• Strong communication and multi‑tasking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

Work Environment:

• Feed mill setting

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer workstation
• Ability to lift under 50 lbs regularly

Ready to grow your career with PIPESTONE?
Apply today and help us continue Helping Farmers succeed.