Company Operated Farm Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise hourly Farm Associates, including scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and daily work assignments.
• Lead daily farm activities related to pullet care, including feeding, watering, environmental management, flock observation, mortality management, vaccination support, and general husbandry.
• Maintain appropriate environmental conditions within poultry houses, including ventilation, temperature, lighting, humidity, and equipment operation.
• Conduct routine inspections of poultry houses, equipment, grounds, and facilities and promptly address or escalate issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production records, flock reports, employee records, maintenance requests, and other required documentation.
• Manage feed, supplies, equipment, and other farm resources to minimize waste and control operating costs.
• Train employees on safe work practices, animal care procedures, biosecurity requirements, equipment operation, and company policies.
• Respond appropriately to flock health concerns, equipment failures, emergencies, and other operational issues.
• Coordinate with maintenance and service personnel to ensure farm equipment and facilities remain operational and well maintained.
• Analyze farm performance and identify opportunities to improve flock health, labor efficiency, production results, and overall farm performance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor's degree in animal science, poultry science, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in poultry, livestock, agriculture, farm operations, or a related production environment preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of poultry husbandry, flock management, animal welfare, and biosecurity practices preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with hourly employees and provide clear direction and coaching.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production data and use information to make operational decisions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic and written records.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between company-operated farm locations as required.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a poultry farm environment with exposure to dust, feathers, manure, odors, noise, varying temperatures, and agricultural conditions.
• Ability to work around live poultry and operate or work near farm equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and perform physical farm activities for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment as required by the operation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations when necessary.
• Must follow all company biosecurity, safety, animal welfare, and personal protective equipment requirements.