Grain Journal - January/February 2009 - (Page 68) FEED PROFILE Charles Lickteig Plant Manager Cargill Animal Nutrition, Inc. Martinsburg, PA • 814-793-3701 ture industry, and we all play a role in changing unsafe behavior and conditions.” Best method of ensuring product quality: “Getting your mill HACCP-certified. Going through a process like HACCP with your entire crew really makes employees step back and think about what they are doing, and how it impacts the final product.” Best technical mill improvement: “Installing robotic palletizers for stacking bags.” Best energy-saving idea: “Use infrared scans on electrical equipment to identify hot spots that are wasting energy and creating potential hazards.” Best way to maintain good relations with contract feeders: “Open and honest communication no matter what the situation.” Biggest career influence: “Keith C. Behnke, professor of grain science and industry at Kansas State University. He was the first person I talked to about the feed industry when I visited K-State. He was open and honest about the strengths and challenges facing the industry. He really cares about his students and what they learn in his classes.” Notables: The Cargill Animal Nutrition plant in Martinsburg won the AFIA/Feedstuffs 2008 Feed Mill of the Year Award. Years with company: 7-1/2 Years in industry: 7-1/2 Born: August 29, 1978; Garnett, KS. Education: 2001: Bachelor of science degree in feed science and management, Kansas State University, Manhattan. Career: 2001-02: Plant manager associate, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Giddings, TX. 2002-03: Plant manager, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Rupert, ID. 200308: Plant manager, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Martinsburg, PA. Biggest trend in feed industry: “Increased focus on feed’s impact on the entire food chain.” Biggest challenge: “Finding and retaining good employees.” Best service idea for customers: “Never miss an opportunity to help raise safety awareness while visiting customers. There are way too many people getting hurt in the agriculResponse No. 681 68 GJ J/F http://www.baileyparks.com http://www.baileyparks.com
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