Plant Manager

Mercer Milling Company, Inc.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading feed milling company in Liverpool seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead and ensure safe mill operations in compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include overseeing production shifts, implementing safety programs, and meeting production KPIs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations Management and 5+ years of feed mill management experience. Competitive salary and benefits including annual incentives and health coverage are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Annual incentive eligibility

Vacation, PTO, and 401(K) programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, HSA, FSA

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience, preferably in feed mill management role.
• Forklift operation and experience with OSHA safety compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure mill operations are conducted safely and in compliance with standards.
• Train and implement the SafeStart program to promote safety culture.
• Manufacture products to ensure specifications are met.
• Accountable for delivering against KPIs and production goals.

Skills

Proficient with ERP Software & Inventory Database

Excellent analytical skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Knowledge of safety programs and procedures

Knowledge of quality control processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

WEM or other feed mill PLC control system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure mill operations are conducted safely and in full compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate safety and environmental programs, standards, and goals.
• Lead two production team shifts, including Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Lead, train, and implement the SafeStart program to promote continuous development of a strong safety culture and achievement of safety goals, ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Director of Nutrition and the Quality Assurance & Control Manager to ensure all feed produced meets Mercer’s quality standards and to implement cross‑functional best practices.
• Operate equipment and technology tools in the facility to mix, grind, pack, weigh, palletize, etc. (may include forklift operation).
• Manufacture products to ensure specifications are met.
• Interact regularly with team members and managers on both shifts to achieve expectations, goals and changes.
• Follow all expectations to ensure high quality product specifications (cleanliness, measurement, detailed instructions).
• Accountable for delivering against KPIs and production goals while fostering a welcoming culture that prioritizes safety, people, quality and compliance through responsibility, respect and relentless improvement.
• Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Proficient with ERP Software & Inventory Database, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. Experience with WEM or other feed mill PLC control system required.
• Excellent analytical skills and proactive/results orientation.
• Good communication skills: coaching teams at various levels depending on need; modeling acceptance of company policies and job expectations.
• Utilize a growth mindset to meet job expectations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of safety programs and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control process and programs.

Physical Requirements

• Periods working on feet, walking, bending, stretching, lifting, climbing, and performing repetitive actions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Manual dexterity needed to operate machinery and equipment.
• Visual acuity needed to inspect machinery.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, heights (regular climbing of ladders and sometimes up to 150 feet), loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations Management preferred. Minimum of 5 years related experience, preferably in feed mill management role.

Forklift operation and experience with OSHA safety compliance preferred.

Benefits

• Full‑time position with competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual incentive eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, HSA, FSA.
• Vacation, PTO, and 401(K) programs.

About the Company

Mercer Milling Company is a division of Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc. which is based in Wayzata, Minnesota. We supply private label custom trace mineral and vitamin premixes to Feed Mills, Dealers, and Independent Consultants with much of the business focused on the dairy industry. The key strengths of Mercer Milling are Manufacturing, Blending, Packaging, and Distribution. With approx. 40 employees, Mercer Milling has significant market presence in New York and New England.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mercer Milling is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.