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What is a feed manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a feed manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.25 an hour? That's $50,449 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFeed ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.9

Avg. Salary $50,449

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.05%

Black or African American 3.33%

Hispanic or Latino 31.70%

Unknown 3.85%

White 58.67%

Gender

female 17.05%

male 82.95%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Feed manager career paths

Key steps to become a feed manager

  1. Explore feed manager education requirements

    Most common feed manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    58.3 %

    Associate

    18.0 %

    High School Diploma

    12.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific feed manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    OSHA13.32%
    Mill Operations11.56%
    FDA9.68%
    Safety Rules8.57%
    Safety Procedures7.93%
  3. Complete relevant feed manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New feed managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a feed manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real feed manager resumes.
  4. Research feed manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage logistics and distribution including transportation and routing, inventory control, warehouse management.
    • Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
    • Develop innovative PowerPoint presentation used by the corporate offices to market executive support programs to potential customers/clients.
  5. Apply for feed manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a feed manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average feed manager salary

The average feed manager salary in the United States is $50,449 per year or $24 per hour. Feed manager salaries range between $31,000 and $80,000 per year.

Average feed manager salary
$50,449 Yearly
$24.25 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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