Cooperative Careers: Flour Production Manager

What goes into making a bag of flour?

In a facility crushing 180 tons of soybeans an hour, it’s important to know how much flour is needed to fill which orders, where those orders are going, and how to keep operations running. Processing this amount of soybeans takes a lot of machinery that can break down if not constantly monitored. A Flour Production Manager makes sure every ounce of flour goes to its intended destination without significant shutdowns or equipment breakages.

Meet Carl

Spending roughly half his workday in his office and the other half on the factory floor, Carl is in charge of making sure flour production runs smoothly and all product orders are fulfilled to the letter. Working closely with his team, Carl gets hundreds of tons of flour orders filled every day; feeding folks all across the country.

Career Profile

Flour Production Manager

High School | Grades: 9–12

2:45

Flour Production Managers are the brain and beating heart of the soybean crushing facility. They oversee production, plan for orders, and are responsible for keeping the many machines in the facility running smoothly.

Career Profile

Student Activation

Career Activity for Flour Production Manager

High School | Grades: 9–12

2:45

Find out if students are interested in a logistically challenging career where it’s up to them to make sure tons of food get to people all over the country.

Student Activation