Mill Superintendent in Fostoria, Ohio at The Mennel Milling Company

Location: Mennel Milling Company – Fostoria Mill
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary based on operational needs)

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best to our people. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're a seasoned milling professional with a passion for leadership, safety, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

The ideal Mill Superintendent is a strategic, hands-on leader with extensive milling experience and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, possess strong technical and leadership skills, and are driven to achieve exceptional operational results while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

As the Mill Superintendent, you will lead, direct, and develop the milling team to achieve maximum milling efficiencies, optimize wheat yields, and ensure safe, high-quality operations. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement while supporting Mennel's commitment to food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all milling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production
• Using Mennel's Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles for decision-making
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready manufacturing facility
• Recruiting, training, developing, and retaining milling team members
• Leading all employee safety initiatives in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS programs
• Managing equipment inventories to support preventive maintenance programs and operational reliability
• Serving as an active member of the facility Food Safety Team
• Maintaining and improving master sanitation schedules and milling SOPs
• Managing wheat and flour inventories to ensure products consistently meet specification requirements
• Supporting equipment readiness and inventory management to maximize operational performance
• Collaborating effectively across departments and engaging employees in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Driving accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence throughout the milling department
• Performing other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in flour milling or food manufacturing operations preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving operational performance
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing abilities
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Self-motivated leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Positive, results-oriented attitude with a passion for developing people and achieving goals

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance

Apply today and help Mennel continue its tradition of excellence by leading high-performing milling operations that help feed the world.