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Feed Mill Operations Manager in Willmar

Date Posted: 12 October 2026

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Feed Mill Operations Manager | Willmar, MN

An established animal feed producer is looking for a hands-on Feed Mill Operations Manager to lead its mill near Willmar.

Highlights
- Own plant production, quality, safety and maintenance every day
- Drive process improvement and efficiency gains across the mill
- Manage the plant P&L, budgets and grain/ingredient procurement
- Small leadership team allows quick, easy decision-making
- Build and roll out standard operating procedures
- 3+ years in milling/food production with leadership experience preferred
- Must relocate within commuting distance of the plant; relocation assistance possible
- B.S. in Agriculture, Milling or Food Science preferred
- Hiring manager is interviewing now - apply today

Compensation & benefits
- Base salary $115k-$132k DOE
- Performance bonus
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO plus paid holidays
- Relocation assistance possible
- Advancement into multi-site or regional operations leadership

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Feed Mill, Plant Manager, Mill Manager, Feed Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Food Processing, Livestock, Poultry, Swine, Dairy, Grain, Ag, Agriculture

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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