At Knappen Milling Company, we've been producing high-quality wheat products since 1929. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we take pride in our commitment to quality, customer service, and the people who make our operation successful.
We're currently seeking an Elevator Supervisor to join our team in Augusta, Michigan. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our operation and help support the movement, storage, and inventory management of the wheat that keeps our mill running every day.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll spend time working alongside your team while also managing inventory records, documentation, and operational improvements. You'll report directly to our Plant Manager and play an important role in supporting continuous mill operations.
COMPANY OVERVIEW & CULTURE
Our mill processes approximately 5,000 cwt of flour per day and maintains 1.8 million bushels of storage capacity on-site. We serve customers across the United States and Canada and employ nearly 40 team members across our elevator, mill, warehouse, storage, and maintenance departments.
We believe in a collaborative work environment where leaders work alongside their teams and employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities. Integrity, accountability, safety, and teamwork are at the core of how we operate.
BENEFITS, PERKS & COMPENSATION
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
We're currently seeking an Elevator Supervisor to join our team in Augusta, Michigan. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our operation and help support the movement, storage, and inventory management of the wheat that keeps our mill running every day.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll spend time working alongside your team while also managing inventory records, documentation, and operational improvements. You'll report directly to our Plant Manager and play an important role in supporting continuous mill operations.
COMPANY OVERVIEW & CULTURE
Our mill processes approximately 5,000 cwt of flour per day and maintains 1.8 million bushels of storage capacity on-site. We serve customers across the United States and Canada and employ nearly 40 team members across our elevator, mill, warehouse, storage, and maintenance departments.
We believe in a collaborative work environment where leaders work alongside their teams and employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities. Integrity, accountability, safety, and teamwork are at the core of how we operate.
BENEFITS, PERKS & COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Semi-annual bonus program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing contributions
- Paid time off with increases based on tenure
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience
- Grain elevator, milling, feed, agriculture, manufacturing, or related operations experience preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Ability to effectively train and develop employees
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
- Ability to work in both office and production environments
- High school diploma or equivalent required
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and supervise daily elevator operations
- Manage and develop a team of 5-6 elevator operators
- Maintain accurate grain inventory records and documentation
- Coordinate grain receiving, storage, and movement activities
- Ensure proper grain quality and variety segregation
- Support safety training and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Manage sanitation programs and department housekeeping
- Participate in food safety audits and inspections
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams on improvement projects
- Support inventory automation and operational efficiency initiatives
- Help ensure uninterrupted wheat flow to support mill production
- Provide occasional weekend support as operational needs arise