Assistant Feed Mill Supervisor

Our feed mill has a production capacity of approximately

four tonnes per hour

. The Assistant Feed Mill Supervisor will work under the Feed Mill Supervisor, help coordinate feed mill attendants, and work closely with the Quality Control Supervisor.

This is a hands-on position requiring careful ingredient weighing, strict compliance with approved formulas, equipment operation, and accurate production and stock records.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production
• Help prepare and carry out the daily production and batching plan.
• Coordinate feed mill attendants under the Feed Mill Supervisor’s direction.
• Confirm that all required ingredients, including micronutrients and additives, are ready before each batch begins.
• Follow the approved formula and correct batch quantities for each mixer.
• Keep feed types clearly identified during production, bagging, storage, and dispatch.
• Support timely feed delivery to the poultry pens.
• Ensure accurate ingredient weighing and formula compliance
• Weigh ingredients accurately and record actual quantities used.
• Check that every ingredient on the approved batch sheet is included.
• Prepare small ingredients and additives using the approved weighing and premixing procedure.
• Never omit, substitute, or change an ingredient without prior management authorization.
• Stop the affected operation and immediately report shortages, weighing errors, or incorrect ingredients.
• Work with the Quality Control Supervisor on required checks and sign-offs.
• Unauthorized ingredient omission, substitution, deliberate formula changes, or falsification of records may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
• Operate equipment and check finished feed
• Operate and monitor crushers, conveyors, mixers, and bagging equipment as assigned.
• Follow approved loading sequences and mixing times.
• Check scales before use and report faults immediately.
• Record crushing losses, spillage, and material retained in equipment.
• Apply only approved loss allowances under the Feed Mill Supervisor’s direction.
• Check finished bag weights, including
• 25 kg packs
• , and correct underweight or overweight bags before dispatch.
• Count and record bags produced, stored, and dispatched.
• Assist with stock control and ingredient receiving
• Check the identity, condition, and weight of incoming ingredients.
• Report wet, mouldy, contaminated, adulterated, or otherwise questionable materials.
• Keep questionable deliveries separate pending approval.
• Record ingredients received, issued for production, and remaining.
• Help complete daily stock counts and reconciliation.
• Report unexplained shortages or differences promptly.
• Keep ingredients labelled, properly arranged, and protected from moisture.
• Prevent unauthorized removal or use of ingredients and finished feed.
• Support ingredient procurement
• Accompany the Feed Mill Supervisor or visit suppliers, markets, and warehouses when assigned.
• Check ingredient quantities, weights, condition, and loading arrangements.
• Collect and submit receipts and delivery records.
• Report procurement or delivery discrepancies immediately.
• Make purchases or accept substitutions only when authorized by management.
• Maintain daily records and reports
• Complete batch sheets, ingredient-use records, bag counts, and dispatch records accurately.
• Assist with the daily production and stock report.
• Record feed quantities produced, ingredient usage, closing stock, bag-weight checks, losses, and equipment downtime.
• Submit assigned records through the farm’s designated reporting channel.
• Report mistakes and operational problems immediately.
• Maintain clear handovers so the next person can account for work completed and materials remaining.
• Support staff supervision, cleanliness, and safety
• Help the Feed Mill Supervisor assign tasks and monitor attendants’ work.
• Ensure staff follow approved procedures and safe working practices.
• Keep the feed mill, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Carry out assigned pre-start equipment checks.
• Report abnormal noise, overheating, damaged components, and electrical faults.
• Ensure machinery is safely stopped and isolated before cleaning, clearing blockages, or repairs.
• Provide cover when assigned
• Coordinate routine production when the Feed Mill Supervisor is unavailable, within delegated authority.
• Continue using approved formulas, checks, and reporting procedures.
• Refer decisions outside that authority to management.
• Maintain close coordination with the Quality Control Supervisor.
• Work Schedule and Weekly Time Off
• This is a farm-resident position. Weekly time off normally begins on
• Saturday evening
• , after sufficient feed has been compounded to cover the birds’ Sunday requirements and all assigned records, stock reconciliation, and handovers are completed.
• The Assistant Feed Mill Supervisor may then leave the farm and must return on
• Monday morning
• to resume duties. Any earlier departure must be approved by management, with sufficient feed prepared and appropriate supervision arranged.
• Required Experience and Skills
• Previous hands-on experience in a feed mill or feed production operation.
• Practical familiarity with crushers, conveyors, mixers, weighing scales, and bagging equipment.
• Ability to read and follow feed formulas and calculate batch quantities.
• Accurate weighing, counting, and basic record-keeping skills.
• Ability to use a smartphone for reports, photographs, and communication.
• Ability to help coordinate feed mill attendants.
• Willingness to visit ingredient procurement locations when assigned.
• Willingness to reside on the farm.
• Relevant technical or agricultural training is an advantage. Practical competence is essential.
• Personal Qualities
• Honest, dependable, and careful with details.
• Willing to follow instructions and approved procedures.
• Comfortable reporting errors promptly.
• Accountable for ingredients, finished feed, and records.
• Able to work respectfully with the Feed Mill Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, and attendants.
• Accommodation, Salary, and Growth
• A
• self-contained room
• is provided on the farm.
• Salary will be discussed based on experience and practical ability.
• Opportunities for increased income and advancement to greater responsibility are available based on performance, competence, and reliability.
• Selection Process
• Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical assessment covering ingredient weighing, basic batching calculations, bag-weight checks, and stock records. References from previous employers will be required.
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Method of Application

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